地方
ちほう
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
region, local area, province
Examples
地方によって料理が違います。
Cuisine differs by region.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「地方」means "region, local area, province." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「地方」is read as「ちほう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「地方」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「地方」mean in Japanese?+
「地方」means "region, local area, province". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「地方」?+
「地方」is read as「ちほう」.
Is 「地方」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「地方」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「地方」?+
地方によって料理が違います。 — Cuisine differs by region.
Practice 「地方」 with spaced repetition