map

This is the 5342nd most frequent Japanese word.


map

"Map" in Japanese is "地図" (chizu), meaning a visual representation of an area, showing physical or political features.


'地図' is used here as an object referring to a physical or digital map that represents locations/places visually.

この地図を見て、行きたい場所を選んでください。

Please look at this map and choose the place you want to go.


'校内地図' in this context indicates a specialized map focusing on a specific area, the premises of a school, showing detailed locations of buildings within boundaries.

彼は学校の校内地図を作成しました。

He created a facility map of the school.


'地図のように' is metaphorical, likening the process of mentally visualizing structured ideas or plans to the layout of locations on a map.

頭の中で計画を地図のように描いています。

I am picturing the plan in my mind like a map.