noun
practice; actual practice; hands-on experience
Refers to real-world practice or on-the-ground experience, as opposed to theory or classroom learning. Often used in phrases like 実地に学ぶ or 実地経験.
理論だけでなく、実地で学ぶことも大切だ。
It's important to learn not just theory but also through actual practice.
彼は実地経験が豊富な技術者だ。
He is an engineer with extensive hands-on experience.
noun
actual site; the scene; on the spot
Used for the physical location where something happens, especially in contexts like inspections, surveys, or reporting. Common in phrases such as 実地調査 or 実地検証.
警察は実地検証を行った。
The police conducted an on-site inspection.
実地調査の結果を報告します。
I will report the results of the field survey.
Compound of 実 (truth, reality) and 地 (ground, place). The meaning 'actual practice' or 'on-site' derives from the idea of 'real ground' as opposed to abstract theory.