1.
region, area, district
A particular part of a country, city, or larger geographical area.
この地域は安全だ。
This area is safe.
地域の人たちと交流している。
I interact with people in the community.
この地域では毎年お祭りがある。
This area has a festival every year.
地域 refers to a defined geographical area or region. It can range from a local neighborhood to a larger area.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 地域の人たち: local people
- 地域社会: local community
- 地域住民: local residents
- 地域活動: community activities
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 地区: district (more administrative)
- 地方: region, province (larger scale)
- 地元: one's local area, hometown
- 近所: neighborhood (immediate vicinity)
地域 is often used in compound words: 地域医療 (regional healthcare), 地域経済 (regional economy).