place where one lives; residence
Refers to the specific location where someone resides, often used in official or formal contexts.
Documents proving your place of residence are required.
Used to refer to the countryside or rural areas, often in contrast to urban centers.
He grew up in the countryside.
location; address
present location; current location; you are here
Compound of 在 (ざい, 'to exist, be located') and 地 (ち, 'land, place'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally conveys the meaning of 'place where one is located'.