Translation of Japanese word "地方" to English
地方
ちほう
[chihou]
IPA: /tɕiɸoʊ/
Meaning
NounAny considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.
How to use
地方 (chihou) — 'region / district / rural area / countryside'. 地方自治 — local autonomy. 関東地方 — Kanto region.
🇬🇧 English
region / rural area
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 地方
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちほう
Romaji Transcription: chihou
Example Sentences
场园だは山山です
场园だは山山です
This is a rural area.
场园だは山山です、山山だはアサェアストです
场园だは山山です、山山だはアサェアストです
This is a rural area. That is a city.
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Common phrases
- 地方の特産品— regional specialty
- 地方自治体— local government
- 地方に行く— go to rural area
Frequency rank: #492 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "地方" mean?▼
The Japanese word "地方" means "region / rural area" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "地方"?▼
The word "地方" is read as "ちほう" (chihou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to refer to a region or rural area.".
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