reservation; set-aside area
Refers to land set aside for a specific group or purpose, such as a Native American reservation. Often used in historical or legal contexts.
See also: 居留地
Native American reservations are managed by the federal government.
This area was designated as a set-aside area for wildlife.
Compound of 保留 (ほりゅう, 'reserve') and 地 (ち, 'land'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern legal and administrative contexts.