1.
zone; district; area; region
A demarcated area with specific boundaries, often designated for a particular purpose or having certain regulations.
TYPES OF ZONES:
- 立ち入り禁止区域 (restricted area)
- 禁煙区域 (no-smoking area)
- 商業区域 (commercial zone)
- 住宅区域 (residential area)
- 警戒区域 (warning zone)
- 避難区域 (evacuation zone)
URBAN PLANNING:
- 用途区域 (zoning area)
- 開発区域 (development area)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 地区 (district - often administrative)
- 地域 (region, area - broader)
- 地帯 (zone, belt)
- エリア (area - loanword)