noun
busy downtown area; shopping and entertainment district
Refers to a lively urban area with many shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Often used for well-known districts like Shinjuku or Shibuya.
週末の繁華街は人でいっぱいだ。
The downtown area is packed with people on weekends.
この繁華街には新しいカフェがたくさんできた。
Many new cafes have opened in this shopping district.