地方
ちほう
district; region; area; locality
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun
district; region; area; locality- the country; countryside; the provinces; rural area
- person in charge of music (in a Japanese dance performance)
- person singing ballads (in noh)
- coast (esp. as seen from the water); shore
Rare and archaic meanings (2)
- civilian societyObsolete
- the country; countryside; the provinces; rural areaArchaic
Example sentences
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A cold wave hit this district.
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The district is abundant in natural resources.
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The region is a production center for tea leaves.
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The whole country was covered with snow.
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This district forms a basin.
More examples (10)
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Rice is the chief crop in this area.
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Typhoons are frequent in this region.
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It is reported in the local news.
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Columbus secured this region of interests.
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This area is rich in marine products.
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Do you have any regional dishes?
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We get a lot of snow here in winter.
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The local news will be broadcast next.
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This region produces precious minerals.
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It seems the rural area will be developed on a large scale.