Japanese

まちなみ
Meaning: townscape; streetscape
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

町
並
み

Example sentences

This old townscape of Kyoto is very popular with tourists.
古い町並みの狭い路地を散策するのが好きだ。
I like strolling through the narrow alleys of the old town.
京都の古い町並みには、独特の風情がある。
The old streets of Kyoto have a unique elegance.
京都には、今も伝統的な町並みが残っている。
In Kyoto, traditional streetscapes still remain today.
昔の町並みには、ガス灯や電燈がよく似合う。
Electric lights suit old streetscapes well, as do gas lamps.
この古い町並みには、独特の情趣が漂っている。
A unique atmosphere lingers in this old streetscape.
曩昔の面影を今に伝える古い町並みが残っている。
Old streets remain that convey the appearance of former days to the present.

Usage Notes

Refers to the appearance or character of a street or town, particularly one with historic buildings.

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