English–Japanese

“in the city” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinai

Example

私は市内に住んでいます。watashi wa shi nai ni su n de i ma su

I live in the city.

Illustration for 市内 (in the city)

How to say “in the city” in Japanese

“In the city” in Japanese is 市内 (shinai).

It identifies the part of a city where something is located, without focusing on a particular landmark or address.

Full entry for 市内: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 市内

私は市内の美術館を一日で三つ見学しました。watashi wa shi nai no bi jutsu kan o ichi nichi de mit tsu ken gaku shi ma shi ta

I visited three museums in the city in one day.

Tips for using 市内

  • 市内 (shinai, "in the city") can include residential neighborhoods as well as busy central districts, so it is broader than "downtown."

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