地利
also: じり
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り
Meanings
1
locational advantage; advantageous position
Refers to a favorable geographical or positional advantage. Often used in strategic or competitive contexts. Related to the phrase 地の利.
See also: 地の利
This castle was built taking advantage of its locational advantage.
In a match, it's important to make the locational advantage work in your favor.
2
products from the land
Refers to the natural produce of a region, including agricultural output, timber, minerals, etc. A somewhat formal or literary term.
The products from the land in this region are mainly rice and timber.
3
Historical term for rent paid for the use of land. Also written as 地子. Rare in modern usage.
See also: 地子
In the Edo period, land rent was paid as an annual tribute.