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地形
chikei
Description
「地形」は、山や川、谷など、土地の形やようすのことです。
"地形" refers to the shape and features of the land, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys.
地理の授業や地図を見るときによく使う言葉です。
It is a word often used in geography classes and when looking at maps.
Meanings
地形chikei
the shape or features of land; terrain, topography
この村は山に囲まれた地形です。
This village is surrounded by mountains.
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Notes
- Etymology
地 (land, earth) + 形 (shape, form), literally "shape of the land."
- Nuance
neutral, technical term common in geography, maps, and describing natural landscapes.
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