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地
地 (readings: ち, じ; Japanese kanji) means “earth / ground”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 地図 (map).
What does 地 mean?
| Kanji | 地 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | earth / ground |
| Readings | ち, じ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 地
地 is read ち or じ depending on the word.
Example words with 地
| Example | 地図 (map) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14