Meaning

Primary

Above Ground

Alternatives

On The Ground, The Earth's Surface

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Remember 地下, which is "below ground." Well, this is ground and above combined together, so I bet you can guess that this means above ground. But usually things above ground don't float (unless you're in space), so it's really on the ground.

Reading

ちじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 地上にもどる

    to return above ground

    地上に生まれる

    to be born on earth

    地上に出る

    to go above ground

Context Sentences

ここは、地上のフロアです。

This is a floor above ground.

ロケットは今、地上三千メートルにいる。

The rocket is now 3,000 meters above the ground.

東京タワーは、地上から見上げると、大きさがよく分かりますね。

You can see the size of the Tokyo Tower if you look up from the ground.

Kanji Composition