1.
host city; venue; place where an event is held
The location where an event, competition, or conference takes place. Commonly used for large-scale events like the Olympics, World Cup, or international conferences.
開催地はまだ決まっていない。
The venue hasn't been decided yet.
オリンピックの開催地に選ばれた。
It was chosen as the host city for the Olympics.
次回のワールドカップの開催地がどこになるか、世界中が注目している。
The whole world is paying attention to where the next World Cup will be held.
USAGE:
A compound of 開催 (holding an event) and 地 (place). Most commonly used for major events like sports tournaments, exhibitions, and international conferences.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 開催地に選ばれる (to be selected as a host city)
- 開催地が決まる (the venue is decided)
- 開催地を変更する (to change the venue)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 会場: venue — the specific building or space, not the city
- 開催国: host country — at the national level rather than city level