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“main street” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōdōri

Example

この大通りには店がたくさんあります。ko no ō dō ri ni wa mise ga ta ku sa n a ri ma su

This main street has many shops.

Illustration for 大通り (main street)

How to say “main street” in Japanese

“Main street” in Japanese is 大通り (ōdōri).

Means a prominent street wide enough and important enough to function as one of the main routes in a built-up area.

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

Example sentences with 大通り

夕方になると、大通りは人でにぎわいます。yū gata ni na ru to ō dō ri wa hito de ni gi wa i ma su

In the evening, the main street becomes crowded.

Tips for using 大通り

  • English speakers often associate boulevard with a tree-lined or formally designed road, but 大通り (ōdōri) simply identifies a major street.

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