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.
この辺りは砂地だから、水はけがいい。
This area is sandy soil, so it drains well.
砂地
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.