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bare ground, the ground (surface)
The ground surface itself, often implying that it is bare, dirty, or not a proper surface for sitting. Has a slightly colloquial and rough nuance compared to 地面. Often used when describing someone sitting or placing something directly on the ground, implying it is undesirable.
地べたに座る。
To sit on the bare ground.
荷物を地べたに置かないで。
Don't put your bag on the ground.
子どもたちが地べたに座り込んでゲームをしていた。
The children were sitting on the ground playing a game.
USAGE:
地べた is more colloquial and concrete than 地面 (ground surface). It often carries the implication that the surface is dirty, rough, or not a suitable place for sitting or placing things. The expression 地べたに座る often implies sitting in a somewhat uncouth or improper manner.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 地べたに座る: to sit on the ground
- 地べたに置く: to put on the ground
- 地べたに座り込む: to plop down on the ground
- 地べたに這いつくばる: to grovel on the ground
Related Words
Contrast:
地面 (ground surface (neutral))