N1
へきち (hekichi)
僻地
remote place; isolated region; backwater
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a place that is geographically isolated, difficult to access, and often has limited resources or infrastructure. Sometimes implies a negative connotation of being underdeveloped or inconvenient. フォーマルな文脈やニュースなどで使われることが多い。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は僻地の医療に貢献するため、医師として赴任した。
He was assigned as a doctor to contribute to medical care in a remote area.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "僻地"!
この村は_______にあり、交通手段が限られている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「僻地」は「人里離れた不便な土地」を意味します。「交通手段が限られている」という説明と一致します。
English: 「僻地」 means 'a remote and inconvenient place,' which aligns with the description 'limited transportation options.'
English: 「僻地」 means 'a remote and inconvenient place,' which aligns with the description 'limited transportation options.'
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