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町
town · block · street
N4On: ちょうKun: まち
Memory Aid
Imagine a grid of 'fields' (田) that form city blocks, with a central 'street' (丁) running through them. This combination creates the image of a 'town'.
Vocabulary
町まちtown
町長ちょうちょうtown mayor
下町したまちdowntown; old town (often refers to historical, traditional areas)
町並みまちなみtownscape; street (with houses)
本町ほんちょうHoncho (a common town or street name)
Example Sentences
この町はとても静かです。
This town is very quiet.
町の真ん中に大きい公園があります。
There is a big park in the middle of the town.
私はこの町で生まれ育ちました。
I was born and raised in this town.
町長が新しい計画を発表しました。
The town mayor announced a new plan.