Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Street, town

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Kanji Story

Imagine walking down a bustling street in a town, where shops and people fill the vibrant surroundings. The kanji '街' encapsulates the liveliness and energy of a busy urban area.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '街' is a common character encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N2 level. Its usage in compound words related to urban environments and city life makes it important for reading comprehension and vocabulary sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• この街はとても賑やかです。

  This town is very lively.

  このまちはとてもにぎやかです。

  kono machi wa totemo nigiyaka desu.

  Pronunciation

• 街を散歩するのが好きです。

  I like taking a stroll around the town.

  まちをさんぽするのがすきです。

  machi o sanpo suru no ga suki desu.

  Pronunciation

• この街の景色はとても美しい。

  The scenery of this town is very beautiful.

  このまちのけしきはとてもうつくしい。

  kono machi no keshiki wa totemo utsukushii.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '街' is commonly used to represent the concept of 'street' or 'town' in different contexts.
• In compound words, '街' often refers to a specific area or district within a town or city.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words that use '街' to expand your vocabulary related to city life and urban environments.

Usage in Japanese Names