Japanese dictionary
How to say "ground" in Japanese
地面じめん · jimen
"The ground" in Japanese is 地面 (jimen). A school sports ground is 運動場 (undōjō) or グラウンド (guraundo).
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Ways to say "ground" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 地面じめん · jimen | The ground (surface). |
| 運動場うんどうじょう · undōjō | Sports ground; playing field. |
| グラウンドぐらうんど · guraundo | Sports field. |
| 一階いっかい · ikkai | Ground floor; first floor. |
How to use it
The ground floor of a building is 一階 (ikkai), the same as the American first floor.
"On the ground" is 地面に (jimen ni).
Example sentences
- 財布が地面に落ちていました。Saifu ga jimen ni ochite imashita.There was a wallet on the ground.
- 子どもたちがグラウンドでサッカーをしています。Kodomotachi ga guraundo de sakkā o shite imasu.The kids are playing soccer on the field.
- 受付は一階です。Uketsuke wa ikkai desu.Reception is on the ground floor.
- 雨で地面がぬれています。Ame de jimen ga nurete imasu.The ground is wet from the rain.
- 運動会は運動場で行います。Undōkai wa undōjō de okonaimasu.Sports day will be held on the school field.
- 地面が揺れました。Jimen ga yuremashita.The ground shook.
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Questions
Is the ground floor 一階 in Japan?
Yes. Japan counts floors like the United States: the ground floor is 一階 (ikkai), the first floor.
What is 運動会?
運動会 (undōkai) is a school sports day, a big annual event for students and families in Japan.
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