English–Japanese
“on the street” in Japanese
How to say “on the street” in Japanese
“On the street” in Japanese is 街頭 (gaitō).
Centers on being out in the open on a public street rather than inside a building.
Example sentences with 街頭
街頭で配られたチラシを読みました。gai tō de kuba ra re ta chi ra shi o yo mi ma shi ta
I read a flyer handed out on the street.
Tips for using 街頭
- In Japanese news, 街頭演説 (gaitō enzetsu) often describes a political speech delivered where passersby can hear it.
Other Japanese words for “on the street”
路上で歌います。ro jō de uta i ma su
I sing on the street.