No. 1,356 in Japanese
グラウンド
"グラウンド" means "ground" or "field," typically referring to an outdoor area for sports or activities.
In a sentence
子供たちは学校のグラウンドで遊んでいます。
The children are playing on the school's ground.
In this sentence, 'グラウンド' refers to an outdoor area specially designated for activities within a school, typically a sports field.
そのグラウンドはサッカーと陸上競技に使われます。
The ground is used for soccer and track and field events.
Here, 'グラウンド' indicates a field or facility designed for sports and physical exercises.
雨の日は公園のグラウンドがぬかるみになりやすいです。
On rainy days, the park's ground tends to become muddy.
In this context, 'グラウンド' refers to the soil or dirt-covered area in a park that can become muddy.
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