田舎
いなか
inaka
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 16 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

田舎 (いなか (inaka)) means "Country (rural area)". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Country (rural area)

Also : countryside · rural

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Example Sentences

田舎の生活は静かです。

いなかのせいかつはしずかです。

Country life is quiet.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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