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着地

chakuchi

Description

「着地」は、空を飛んでいた人や物が、地面におりることです。

"着地" means a person or object flying in the air coming down to the ground.

体操やスポーツで、ジャンプのあとに足でしっかり止まることにもよく使います。

In gymnastics and sports, it is also often used to mean landing firmly on your feet after a jump.

Meanings

着地chakuchi

landing; touching the ground after a jump or flight

飛行機が空港に着地した。

The airplane landed at the airport.

着地chakuchi

to land; to come down and touch the ground

きれいに着地して、みんなが拍手した。

It landed smoothly, and everyone applauded.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    着 (to arrive/attach) + 地 (ground); becomes a verb with する.

  • Nuance

    着陸 is used for aircraft landing; 着地 is broader, often for people or gymnastics.

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