naichi

a word from vocabulary Japanese by Christopher K. Schmidt  
Word form naichi
Original script 内地
LWT meaning(s)
Word meaning This is a term used for Japan proper during the war, and also by Okinawans. Since Japan is an island nation, this term usually refers to the five main islands, of which the Okinawan islands do not form a part
Analyzability analyzable compound
Gloss nai-chi inside-land
Age Modern Japanese [21] (1868–2007)
Lexical stratum kango
Year 1870
Register General
Numeric frequency 0