also: すなち
sandy soil; sandy place
Refers to ground or soil that is sandy, or an area characterized by sand. Often used in agricultural or geographical contexts.
This area is sandy soil, so it drains well.
砂地に生える植物を調べている。
I'm researching plants that grow in sandy places.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading すなじ is the most common.
Alternate reading すなち is rare and may be encountered in older texts or dialects.
Compound of 砂 (すな, 'sand') and 地 (ち/じ, 'ground, land'). The reading すなじ is a standard rendaku form.