also: ひらち
noun
level ground; plain; flatland
Refers to flat or level land, often in contrast to mountains or hills. Used in geography, everyday description, and contexts like cycling or construction.
このあたりは平地が少なく、坂が多い。
There is little flat land around here; there are many slopes.
彼は平地での走行を好む。
He prefers riding on level ground.
Compound of 平 (flat, level) and 地 (ground, land). The reading へいち is the standard on'yomi combination; ひらち uses the kun'yomi ひら for 平 and is now rare.