露地
ろ
じ
Meanings
1
open ground; outdoors; uncovered area
Refers to ground not covered by a roof or structure; used in contexts like open fields, bare earth, or outdoor (non-greenhouse) cultivation.
Tomatoes grown outdoors are said to have a richer flavor than greenhouse-grown ones.
When it rains, the bare earth gets muddy.
2
teahouse garden; roji
Specifically the garden path leading to a tea-ceremony house; a term from Japanese tea culture.
Stepping stones are laid along the roji leading to the tea room.