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Meanings
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urban area; urban district
Refers to the part of a city or region that is built up, as opposed to suburban or rural areas. Often used in contrast with 郊外 (suburbs) or 地方 (countryside).
Rent is high in urban areas.
The concentration of population in urban areas has become a problem.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に住むto live in a place
Many young people live in urban areas.
- 〈場所〉に人口が集中するfor population to concentrate in a place
The population is concentrated in urban areas.
- 〈場所〉と〈場所〉の格差the gap/disparity between two areas
The gap between urban and rural areas is widening.