地道

• 読み: じみち
• ローマ字: jimichi
• 漢字の分解: 地 (ji/chi) — ground, earth; 道 (michi/dou) — road, path, way
• 発音: /dʑi.mi.tɕi/

意味

Steady; diligent; honest; down-to-earth. Describes a reliable, unpretentious approach.

A na-adjective and noun describing a steady, hardworking approach that avoids shortcuts or flashiness. Carries a strongly positive connotation in Japanese culture, where patience and persistence are valued. Common in expressions like 地道な努力 (steady effort) and 地道に続ける (to keep at something steadily). Contrasts with 派手 (showy, flashy).

例文

1. 地道な努力を続ければ必ず結果が出る。
2. 彼女は地道に研究を重ねてきた。
3. 派手なことはせず地道にコツコツやるタイプだ。

使い方ガイド

場面: work, study, personality

トーン: respectful

起源と歴史

Composed of 地 (ji, ground/earth) and 道 (michi, road/path). The image of a solid, earthen path — unpaved but reliable — reflects the meaning of a steady, grounded approach.

文化的背景

時代: Pre-modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal