Japanese Conversation · Level 91
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Japanese word
並木
Pronunciation
Romajinamiki
Meaning
- nounroadside trees
Example
駅前の並木がきれいです。eki mae no nami ki ga ki re i de su
The roadside trees in front of the station are beautiful.
More examples
春になると、川沿いの並木に新しい葉が出ます。haru ni na ru to kawa zo i no nami ki ni atara shi i ha ga de ma su
In spring, new leaves appear on the roadside trees along the river.
Core concept
Describes trees planted or standing in a line, especially along a road, forming a continuous roadside feature.
Common phrases
並木の下nami ki no shita
under the roadside trees
並木を抜けるnami ki o nu ke ru
pass through a row of trees
並木を見上げるnami ki o mi a ge ru
look up at the roadside trees
Similar words
街路樹gairoju: Trees arranged along an urban street, often forming a line beside the roadway.
Definition in Japanese
道路や街路に沿って列をなすように植えられた木々。dō ro ya gai ro ni so tte retsu o na su yō ni u e ra re ta ki gi
Word origin
The Japanese compound 並木 (namiki) combines 並 (nami, "row") and 木 (ki, "tree") to describe trees arranged in a line.
Usage tips
- Nikkō's famous cedar-lined roads show how a 並木 (namiki) can become a landmark associated with the history and identity of a place.
Other meanings
- row of treesnoun