noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
semi-arid; semiarid; semidry
Used in technical or geographical contexts to describe climates or regions with low but not extreme rainfall. Often modifies nouns like 気候 (climate) or 地域 (region).
この地域は半乾燥気候に属している。
This region belongs to a semi-arid climate.
半乾燥地帯では農
Agriculture is difficult in semi-arid zones.