立地(りっち)

りっち
noun, suru verb
location, site
1. location, site, position
The geographical or strategic location of a building, business, or facility, especially as it relates to convenience, accessibility, or suitability for a particular purpose.
立地(りっち)が良(よ)いマンションだ。
It's an apartment with a good location.
駅前(えきまえ)の立地(りっち)を活(い)かした店舗(てんぽ)展開(てんかい)をしている。
They are expanding their stores, taking advantage of locations in front of stations.
工場(こうじょう)の立地(りっち)条件(じょうけん)として、交通(こうつう)の便(べん)と水源(すいげん)が重要(じゅうよう)だ。
Transportation access and water sources are important location requirements for factories.

USAGE:
Primarily used in real estate, business, and urban planning contexts. Often appears with 条件(じょうけん) (conditions) to discuss what makes a location suitable. Can also function as a suru verb: 立地(りっち)する (to be located/situated).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 立地(りっち)が良(よ)い: good location
  • 立地(りっち)条件(じょうけん): location requirements
  • 立地(りっち)を活(い)かす: to take advantage of a location
  • 好(こう)立地(りっち): prime location

SIMILAR WORDS:
場所(ばしょ) (place) is a general word for any location. 立地(りっち) specifically evaluates a location's strategic value for business, residence, or development.

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Added 2026.2.27 13:15
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