下町
したまち
shitamachi
nounVocabularyLevel 62 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
下町 (したまち (shitamachi)) means "working-class district". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
working-class district
Also : traditional downtown area
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 下町 (したまち) means 'old parts of town'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of old parts of town.
Example Sentences
この木は下町です。
このきはしたまちです。
This tree is low-lying part of a city.
この木はとても下町です。
このきはとてもしたまちです。
This tree is very low-lying part of a city.
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