JLPT N4 Elementary
地下
Underground space, basement, or secret activity.
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1 Noun, No-adjective
Underground" / "Basement
Refers to the physical space beneath the earth’s surface or the lower levels of a structure.
Example
デパート の 地下 で 食品 を 買い まし た 。
I bought food in the department store's basement.
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2 Noun, No-adjective
Underground" (Figurative)
Designates concealed activities, organizations, or cultures that exist outside of public view or legal regulation.
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