Japanese

じゅうたくち
Meaning: residential area
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

住
宅
地

Example sentences

This area is a quiet residential district, and it's very peaceful at night.
この住宅地はきれいに区画されている。
This residential area is neatly divided into sections.
この地域は、住宅地と商業地に区分されている。
This area is divided into residential and commercial zones.

Usage Notes

A district or area where houses and apartments are located, rather than offices or factories.

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