What does 縄張り mean?
縄張り is a Japanese noun meaning “territory” or “turf” in English. It can also be translated as “roping off” depending on context. It is written as 縄張り in kanji, なわばり in hiragana, and nawabari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
犬は自分の縄張りを守ろうとする。
Dogs try to defend their territory.
ここは彼らの縄張りだから近づかないほうがいい。
This is their patch, so you'd better not go near.