Mnemonic
You're going up a steep hill when you suddenly crest the top and discover a grand boulevard stretching before you, lined with shops and glowing cafés. The hill flattens into a wide, bustling street where everyone is going about their daily lives.
Additional thoughts
Imagine climbing a city hill and reaching the summit to find a flat, vibrant boulevard sprawling ahead—shops on both sides, crowds flowing. The hill is the terrain you conquer; going is the constant motion of urban life along the street.Quick recall
Going up a hill, you crest it to find a grand boulevard of shops.Details
The keyword for 街 is boulevard. This kanji refers to a town street or a busy urban thoroughfare lined with shops and buildings. It conveys the image of a well-traveled road running through a populated area, often suggesting a main street or commercial district. In usage, it broadly encompasses the idea of a town, city quarter, or the bustling streets where people gather and conduct daily life.
- On'yomi
- がい、かい
- Kun'yomi
- まち