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VocabJLPT N1

basin

Noun

Definitions

1. basin (e.g. between mountains)

A geographical term referring to a low-lying area of land surrounded by mountains or higher terrain on all sides, like a basin. It is commonly used in geography lessons and when describing the landscape of specific regions in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He told me "it's cool along the river in the basin."

Sentence 2

Don't tell me you're actually planning to build a house at the bottom of a basin?

Sentence 3

The board of directors approved opening new locations in the basin area.

Sentence 4

Yes! I could see the sea of clouds from the basin overlook!

Sentence 5

I bought a huge amount of vegetables from the basin at the morning market.