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lowland; low-lying area; low ground
An area of land that is lower than the surrounding terrain, often near rivers or the coast. Prone to flooding. The opposite of 高地 (highland). Composed of 低 (low) + 地 (ground).
この辺りは低地なので水が溜まりやすい。
This area is low-lying, so water tends to accumulate.
低地に住んでいると洪水のリスクが高い。
Living in a low-lying area means a high risk of flooding.
台風の影響で低地の住民に避難勧告が出された。
Due to the typhoon, an evacuation advisory was issued for residents of low-lying areas.
USAGE:
Commonly appears in weather reports and disaster preparedness information. Japan has many 低地 areas along rivers and coastlines that are vulnerable to flooding during typhoons and heavy rains.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 低地の浸水 (flooding of low-lying areas)
- 沿岸低地 (coastal lowland)
- 河川低地 (river lowland)
- 低地に住む (to live in a low-lying area)
SIMILAR WORDS:
高地 (highland) is the antonym. 平地 (flat land) refers to level terrain regardless of elevation.