町並み
Meanings
1
townscape; streetscape; look of a street
Refers to the visual appearance and atmosphere created by the buildings, shops, and houses lining a street or town area.
This townscape retains the atmosphere of the Edo period.
I like strolling through old streetscapes.
Usage patterns
- 古い町並みan old townscape/street with traditional buildings
This district still has an old townscape from the Edo period.
- 町並みを保存するto preserve a townscape
The town created an ordinance to preserve its historic townscape.
- 町並みを散策するto stroll through a townscape
The tourists strolled through the retro-style streets.