noun
Refers to the gap or seam between building materials such as tiles, bricks, or concrete, often filled with mortar or sealant.
タイルの目地にカビが生えている。
Mold is growing in the tile joints.
目地材を詰めて防水性を高める。
Fill the joints with sealant to improve waterproofing.
継ぎ目 is a general term for a seam or joint where two things meet, while 目地 specifically refers to the intentional gap in masonry or tiling.
Compound of 目 (め, 'eye; gap') and 地 (じ, 'ground; base'), referring to the visible gap or seam in construction.