Translation of Japanese word "町" to English

町

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "町"?

The Japanese word "町" is defined as: "A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city, historically enclosed by a fence or walls, with total populations ranging from several hundred to more than a hundred thousand (as of the early 21st century)."

まち

[machi]

IPA: /mat͡ɕi/

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Meaning

Noun

A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city, historically enclosed by a fence or walls, with total populations ranging from several hundred to more than a hundred thousand (as of the early 21st century).

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How to use

町 (machi) — 'town / city / district'. 町を散歩する — walk around town. 下町 (shitamachi) — old downtown area. 町内会 (chounai-kai) — neighborhood association.

🇬🇧 English

town / city

Usage GuideRefers to a town or city.

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 町
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まち
Romaji Transcription: machi

Example Sentences

町に住んでいます。

まちにすんでいます。

I live in the town.

町を歩きます。

まちをあります。

I will walk around the town.

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Synonyms

town / street area (same reading, different nuance)

Common phrases

町を歩く— to walk around town

Frequency rank: #91 in Japanese

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What does the Japanese word "町" mean?▼

The Japanese word "町" means "town / city" in English.

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The word "町" is read as "まち" (machi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a town or city.".

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