湿(しっち)

しっち
noun
wetland, marshland
1. wetland, marshland, swamp
An area of land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
This wetland is an important habitat for migratory birds.
There is a treaty to protect wetlands.
Rare plants grow in the wetland areas.

湿地(しっち) refers to wetlands or marshlands. 湿(しつ) means 'wet/damp' and () means 'land.'

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