JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
地 — ground
- Reading
- チ・ジ
- Meaning
- ground; earth
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
地 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is チ・ジ and it means ground; earth. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
地 appears in everyday japanese words such as 地 (earth), 下地 (groundwork) and 位地 (place).
Japanese words containing 地
Frequently asked questions
What does 地 mean in Japanese?
地 means ground; earth in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 地 read?
地 is read チ・ジ. Reading it inside real words — 地 and 下地 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 地 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 地 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 地 in a word?
A common word containing 地 is 地 (ち) — "earth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 地 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 地 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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