要よう地ち

noun

important place; strategic point; critical location

Refers to a location of strategic, military, or logistical importance. Often used in geopolitical, historical, or business contexts.

• その港みなとは貿ぼう易えきの要よう地ちとして栄さかえた。

  The port flourished as a strategic point for trade.

• この地ち域いきは軍ぐん事じ的てきな要よう地ちだ。

  This area is a militarily important place.