boulevard, street, town
On'yomi (音読み)
- ガイ
- カイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- まち
About this kanji
The kanji 「街」 primarily means street, town, or boulevard. It is often used as a noun, referring to areas where people live and gather. For example, 街頭 (がいとう) means "on the street," while 街角 (まちかど) refers to a "street corner," a common meeting place. Another term, 街道 (かいどう), means "highway," particularly those that have historical significance, like those from the Edo period. When using this kanji, it's helpful to remember that it often conveys a sense of community or urban space, making it prominent in conversations about city life or navigation.
Example sentences
街の景色は美しい。
The scenery of the city is beautiful.
Meanings across languages
- English
- boulevard, street, town
- Tiếng Việt
- bùng binh, đường phố, thị trấn
- 日本語
- 街, 通り, 町
- 한국어
- 대로, 거리, 도시
- 中文
- 大街, 街道, 城镇
- id
- jalan, kota
- th
- บูเลอวาร์ด, ถนน, เมือง
- es
- boulevard, calle, pueblo
- fr
- boulevard, rue, ville
- de
- Boulevard, Straße, Stadt
- pt
- boulevard, rua, cidade
Common compounds
- 街頭(on the) street
- 街角street corner
- 街道highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period), main road, highway (e.g. to success)
- 街路road, street, avenue
- 市街urban areas, the streets, town
- 街路樹roadside trees
- 市街地town area, urban area, metropolitan area
- 住宅街residential area
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