noun
business district; commercial area
Refers to a zone or district where commercial activity is concentrated, such as a shopping street or office area.
この駅の周辺は商業地として発展してきた。
The area around this station has developed as a commercial district.
工業地 means 'industrial area', another zoning category distinct from 商業地.
Compound of 商業 (commerce) + 地 (land, district).