chi
JLPT N46 strokesKanjiLevel 21 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

地 is the kanji for "Earth / Ground". A common reading is ち (chi). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Earth / Ground

Also : Earth · Ground

Readings

on/ chion/ ji

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 地 represents 'GROUND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ground.

Reading ·

On-reading: ち — remember this sound by associating it with ground.

Example Sentences

地図アプリを使いました。

ちずあぷりをつかいました。

I used a map app.

地下鉄に乗り間違えて、全然違う駅に着いてしまった。

ちかてつにのりまちがえて、ぜんぜんちがうえきについてしまった。

I took the wrong subway line and ended up at a completely different station.

Vocabulary using 地

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