Meaning

Primary

Earth's Crust

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The earth's shell is called the earth's crust. You should have learned that in earth science. And if you didn't, at least you know now!

Reading

ちかく
  • 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

Context Sentences

日本列島は、千年に一度の大地殻変動期に突入しています

The Japanese archipelago is entering a once-in-a-millennium period of significant tectonic upheaval.

Kanji Composition