English–Japanese
“alley” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiroji
Example
路地の先に小さな店があります。ro ji no saki ni chii sa na mise ga a ri ma su
There is a small shop at the end of the alley.
How to say “alley” in Japanese
“Alley” in Japanese is 路地 (roji).
Centers on a narrow passage that threads between buildings or through a closely built area.
Example sentences with 路地
路地を抜けると、商店街に出ます。ro ji o nu ke ru to shō ten gai ni de ma su
When you go through the alley, you will reach the shopping district.
Tips for using 路地
- In English, alley usually suggests a passage beside or between buildings, while lane more often suggests a narrow road used by vehicles or extending through a neighborhood.