(ちたい)

ちたい
noun
zone, area, belt
geography
1. zone, area, belt, region
A stretch of land with particular characteristics or designated for a specific purpose. Often used with modifying words to describe the type of zone.
This area experiences many earthquakes.
Diverse organisms live in tropical zones.
Development of the industrial zone is progressing.

Common compound patterns

Climate zones

Land use zones

Other

Contrast: 地域(ちいき) is more general (area/region), while 地帯(ちたい) emphasizes a strip or belt with specific characteristics.

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