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“street corner” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimachikado

Example

街角で友達を待ちます。machi kado de tomo dachi o ma chi ma su

I wait for my friend at a street corner.

Illustration for 街角 (street corner)

How to say “street corner” in Japanese

“Street corner” in Japanese is 街角 (machikado).

Identifies a corner of a town street as a distinct place within the flow of urban movement and activity.

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

Example sentences with 街角

街角の小さな店でパンを買います。machi kado no chii sa na mise de pa n o ka i ma su

I buy bread at a small shop on a street corner.

Tips for using 街角

  • In a translation, 街角 (machikado) can refer to the nearby urban spot as well as the exact corner, so "street corner" does not always mark a precise point.

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