noun
street vendor; peddler; hawker
Refers to a person who sells goods on the street, often from a stall or cart. Neutral term.
大道商人から焼き芋を買った。
I bought roasted sweet potatoes from a street vendor.
露天商 also means street vendor but emphasizes an open-air stall, while 大道商人 is more general for street peddling.
Compound of 大道 (main street) and 商人 (merchant).