土と地ち勘かん

noun

familiarity with the land; local knowledge; sense of place

Refers to an intuitive understanding of a local area, including geography, directions, and local conditions. Often used in contexts like real estate, travel, or moving to a new place.

• 彼かれはこの辺あたりの土と地ち勘かんがあるので、道みち案あん内ないを任まかせられる。

  He has a good sense of this area, so we can rely on him for directions.

• 引ひっ越こしたばかりで土と地ち勘かんがなく、よく道みちに迷まよう。

  I just moved here and don't know my way around, so I often get lost.