No. 2,704 in Japanese
田舎
Countryside; rural area.
In a sentence
田舎は自然が豊かで静かです。
The countryside is rich in nature and quiet.
The word '田舎' is used to describe the countryside or rural areas, focusing on its qualities such as natural richness and tranquility.
田舎に住むのは悪くありません。
Living in the countryside is not bad.
Here, '田舎' refers to the physical location of the countryside as a place to reside, emphasizing the lifestyle aspect.
彼の家は田舎にあります。
His house is located in the countryside.
In this sentence, '田舎' is used to depict the geographical area where the house is situated.
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