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VocabJLPT N1
ground
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. ground
  2. 2. crust (earth)
  3. 3. foundation (building, etc.)
  4. 4. constituency
This noun refers to the ground or foundation that something rests on, both literally and figuratively. Literally, it means the geological ground or foundation of a structure. Figuratively, it describes an established base of support, such as a politician's stronghold or a business's footing in a market.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

After the earthquake this evening, I feel like the ground around the house sank a bit.

Sentence 2

Who exactly decided to buy land with such poor ground conditions in the first place?

Sentence 3

It's probably fine — wait, actually, didn't someone say the ground here is unstable?

Sentence 4

"The ground here is solid, nothing to worry about," the real estate agent said with a smile.

Sentence 5

"Does harder ground mean better earthquake resistance?" "It's not that simple."