Japanese Symbol for
大地daichi
earth · land · ground
Readings
Meaning
Earth, land, ground, soil. 地 is one of the five classical elements (五行). 大地 (daichi — the great earth) refers to the earth as a whole. 地球 (chikyū) is the scientific name for planet Earth.
Example words
地球
chikyū
the Earth (planet)
土地
tochi
land, plot of land
地震
jishin
earthquake
天地
tenchi
heaven and earth, the universe
地平線
chiheisen
horizon (earth-flat-line)
地道
jimichi
steady, solid, down-to-earth
Japan experiences more earthquakes (地震 — jishin) than almost any other country — around 1,500 a year, most too small to feel. The concept of 天地人 (tenchi-jin — heaven, earth, and human) represents the three forces of the universe in East Asian philosophy. 地道 (jimichi — earth-road) means steady, solid, dependable — like the ground beneath your feet.
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