地(じ)べた

じべた
noun
bare ground, the ground
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1. 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(じ)べたに座(すわ)る。
To sit on the bare ground.
荷物(にもつ)を地(じ)べたに置(お)かないで。
Don't put your bag on the ground.
子(こ)どもたちが地(じ)べたに座(すわ)り込(こ)んでゲームをしていた。
The children were sitting on the ground playing a game.

Usage

地(じ)べた is more colloquial and concrete than 地面(じめん) (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(じ)べたに座(すわ)る often implies sitting in a somewhat uncouth or improper manner.

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Related Words

Compare: 地面(じめん) (ground surface (neutral))
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