地中
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
underground; in the ground; subterranean
Refers to something located or happening beneath the surface of the earth. Often used with の to modify nouns.
The temperature underground is almost constant throughout the year.
Ruins buried underground were discovered.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が地中に埋まっているsomething is buried underground
An old jar was buried in the ground.
- 〈物〉を地中に埋めるto bury something in the ground
We buried a time capsule in the ground.
- 地中深くdeep underground
The roots extended deep underground.
- 地中を掘るto dig into the ground
The workers dug into the ground and found a pipe.