現地(げんち)

げんち
noun
local area, actual site, on location
geography
1. local area, actual site, on location
The place where something actually happens or exists, as opposed to a remote or central location. Emphasizes being physically present at the relevant location, whether domestically or abroad.
現地(げんち)の情報(じょうほう)を集(あつ)める。
To gather information on the ground.
現地(げんち)時間(じかん)の午前(ごぜん)10時(じ)に到着(とうちゃく)する予定(よてい)だ。
We are scheduled to arrive at 10 a.m. local time.
記者(きしゃ)が現地(げんち)に入(はい)り、被災(ひさい)状況(じょうきょう)を詳(くわ)しくリポートした。
Reporters entered the area and gave a detailed report on the disaster situation.

Usage

Often used as a modifier: 現地(げんち)の (local), 現地(げんち)で (on-site, locally). When referring to foreign locations, it emphasizes the perspective of being at that actual place rather than back home. Common in news, business, and travel contexts.

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: 現場(げんば) (scene, site)
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Added 2026.2.25 22:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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