着陸

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 着陸 is read as ちゃくりく and is a noun and する verb for an aircraft landing on the ground or a runway.
• Basic usage: An aircraft coming down appears in 飛行機が着陸する, while control authorization appears in 着陸許可を待つ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Action and permission
  • It names the landing itself and also appears in expressions for authorization to land.
• Difference from 離陸
  • 着陸 is the process of coming down to the ground, whereas 離陸 is taking off and beginning flight.