Meaning

Primary

Geography

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The reason the earth is the way it is is because of the geography of it. Though it may seem kind of strange that geography is bringing reason to the earth, if you think of geography as a study, then you can think about how you try to get reason through that, as well.

Reading

ちり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 日本の地理

    Japanese geography

    この辺りの地理

    the geography of this area

    東京の地理

    geography of Tokyo

Context Sentences

地理を学ぶために大学へ行きました。

I went to college to learn geography.

地理の本の中で、火山や川についても学びました。

In geographical books, I also learned about volcanoes and rivers.

すみません、この辺の地理は分からないんです。

I'm sorry, I don't know my way around here.

Kanji Composition