noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
indigenousness; being native; settling
Refers to the state of being native to a region, or the process of settling there. Often used in historical, anthropological, or ecological contexts.
この地域には古くから土着した民族が住んでいる。
An ethnic group that settled here long ago lives in this region.
That plant is indigenous to Japan.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
native; indigenous; aboriginal
Used as a no-adjective to describe something native or indigenous to a place, such as people, culture, or species.
土着の文化を守る活動が行われている。
Activities to preserve the indigenous culture are being carried out.
土着の植物を庭に植えた。
I planted native plants in the garden.