How to use 地帯 (ちたい)

Meaning of 地帯

The Japanese verb "地帯" (ちたい, chitai) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. zone, area, region: A specific area or region, often used in geographical or conceptual contexts.
    • Example: この地帯は観光地として有名です。
    • Translation: This area is famous as a tourist spot.
  2. zone, belt: Refers to a belt-like area or zone, often used in scientific or geographical terms.
    • Example: この地帯は寒流と暖流が交わる場所です。
    • Translation: This zone is where cold and warm currents meet.
  3. zone, district: Used to describe a district or section, particularly in urban planning or administrative divisions.
    • Example: 新しい商業地帯が開発されました。
    • Translation: A new commercial district has been developed.

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Dialogue

👉👉（バッカニア） 西区工場地帯で マスタング大佐が交戦中
(Buccaneer) Colonel Mustang is engaged in combat at the western factory district.

多くの兵がそちらに割かれている
Many troops are being allocated there.

Dialogue

👉👉（オリヴィエ） ぬくぬくと 安全地帯から 戦場を眺める貴様らのような者が
(Olivier) You people, who watch the battlefield from the safety of a cozy spot,

痛みとかいうものを―
dressing up and using the concept of 'pain'

さも崇高であるかのように 仕立て上げ利用 する
as if it were something noble...

反逆者になる気か…
Are you planning to become rebels...?

どうかな？ ことが終わった時には 英雄に なっているかもしれんぞ
How about it? By the time this is over, you might become heroes.

ただし！
However!

私はイシュヴァールの英雄ほど 甘ったるく はない！
Unlike the hero of Ishval, I'm not as lenient!

まっ 待て…
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