noun
opening up new land; land reclamation
Refers to the act of clearing and cultivating previously unused land, often for farming or development. Common in historical and agricultural contexts.
江戸時代にこの地域の新開が進められた。
The opening up of new land in this area was promoted during the Edo period.
新開地には多くの入植者が集まった。
Many settlers gathered in the newly opened land.