市部
Meanings
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urban areas; city areas
Used in administrative and statistical contexts to refer to areas within city boundaries, often contrasted with 郡部 (rural areas).
The population of urban areas is increasing.
This survey compares urban and rural areas.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉は市部に含まれるa place is classified as part of the urban area
This district is classified as part of the urban area.
- 市部の人口population of the urban areas (as a statistical category)
The population of urban areas is increasing year by year.