Meaning

Primary

Underground

Alternative

Subterranean

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you're in the middle of the ground, then you're most likely underground. Are you a moleperson? That's pretty cool.

Reading

ちちゅう
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 地中の音

    subterranean sound

    地中の水

    underground water

    地中のミネラル

    underground minerals

Context Sentences

地中には、たくさんの虫がいます。

There are many insects underground.

地中にはレーダーがある。

There is a radar underground.

お父さん、地中の生活はどうですか?

Dad, how's your life underground?

Kanji Composition