noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
General geographical term for a large landmass; used in scientific and everyday contexts.
アフリカは広大な大陸です。
Africa is a vast continent.
大陸移動説は20世紀に広く受け入
The theory of continental drift became widely accepted in the 20th century.
noun
continental Asia; mainland China
Often used in contrast to Japan or other islands; can refer specifically to mainland China depending on context.
彼は大陸の文化に強い関心を持っている。
He has a strong interest in continental Asian culture.
大陸からの観光客が増えている。
Tourists from mainland China are increasing.
noun
continental Europe
Used in contexts comparing Britain or other islands to the European mainland.
イギリスと大陸の間には英仏海峡がある。
The English Channel lies between Britain and continental Europe.
大陸の鉄道網は非常に発達している。
The railway network in continental Europe is highly developed.