N3
ちほう (chihou)
地方
region, district, local area, countryside
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to an area outside of major cities, or a specific region within a country. Can also mean 'local government.' (主要都市ではない地域や、国内の特定の地域を指します。「地方政府」のように使われることもあります。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は東京を離れて地方で暮らすことにした。
He decided to leave Tokyo and live in the countryside.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "地方"!
東京のような大都市とは違い、_______は自然が豊かだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「大都市とは違い、自然が豊か」という文脈には「地方」が適切です。
English: In the context of 'unlike a big city, rich in nature,' 'chihou' (countryside/region) is appropriate.
English: In the context of 'unlike a big city, rich in nature,' 'chihou' (countryside/region) is appropriate.
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