noun
Refers to a specific part or section of something, often contrasted with the whole. Used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
この問題は局所的なものではなく、全体に影響する。
This problem is not local; it affects the whole.
noun
part of the body; affected area
Medical term for a specific part or region of the body, especially when referring to an affected or treated area.
痛みは局所に限られている。
The pain is localized to one area.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a no-adjective in medical contexts, e.g., 局所麻酔 (local anesthesia), 局所治療 (topical treatment).
局所麻酔で手術を行った。
The surgery was performed under local anesthesia.
noun
Euphemistic or clinical term for the genital area. Often used in medical or formal contexts.
局所の清潔を保つことが大切です。
It is important to keep the private parts clean.