大陸
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Base noun form. Refers to a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as Asia or Africa. Example: 『アジア大陸』 (ajia tairiku, 'Asian continent').
Theme
During a geography class, User and their classmate Ken are discussing different continents for a school project.
大陸
たいりく
continent
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of a 'dai' (big) 'riku' (land) — a huge landmass like a continent. 'Dai-riku' → 大陸 (tairiku, 'continent').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『大陸』 (tairiku, 'continent') often refers to large landmasses like Asia or North America. It's commonly used in geography and news to discuss continental-scale events or comparisons, such as 『大陸間の貿易』 (tairikukan no boueki, 'intercontinental trade').
Forms
Base: 大陸Base noun form. Refers to a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as Asia or Africa. Example: 『アジア大陸』 (ajia tairiku, 'Asian continent').