Meaning
old parts of town
traditional downtown area · working-class district
Signification
vieux quartiers
quartiers populaires · bas quartiers
Memory Aid
The word 下町 (したまち) means 'old parts of town'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of old parts of town.
Example Sentences
下町の商店街には昔ながらの店が並ぶ。
したまちのしょうてんがいにはむかしながらのみせがならぶ。
In the old district's shopping street, traditional shops line the road.
Dans la rue commerçante du vieux quartier, les boutiques traditionnelles se succèdent.
下町育ちの彼は人情を大切にする。
したまちそだちのかれはにんじょうをたいせつにする。
Having grown up in the old district, he values human warmth.
Ayant grandi dans le vieux quartier, il accorde de l'importance à la chaleur humaine.
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