Quick answer
地 is the kanji for "Earth". A common reading is ち (chi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Earth
Also : Ground · Land · Soil
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 地 represents 'GROUND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ground.
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
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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