also: エリヤ · エアリア
Common loanword used for a defined space, region, or field, similar to English 'area'. Often used in compound terms like サービスエリア (service area) or エリアマネジメント (area management).
Parking is prohibited in this area.
新しいショッピングエリアが駅前にできた。
A new shopping area opened in front of the station.
Once you enter the parking area of this facility, you'll see a guide sign.
This mobile phone company is expanding its service area.
This is outside the coverage area, so there's no signal here.
範囲 refers to an abstract scope or range (of a topic, effect, etc.), while エリア refers to a physical or spatial area.
penalty area
service area; rest stop
area boundary
bay area; waterfront
common area
Standard katakana spelling for the English loanword 'area'.
Irregular kana variant; rarely used.
Irregular kana variant; rarely used.
Loanword from English 'area'.
gray area; grey area
goal area