VocabJLPT N1
(on the) street
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (on the) street
This word refers to the streets or public areas of a town or city, especially in the context of outdoor public activity. It is commonly used in phrases like street-corner speeches, surveys, or performances conducted in open public spaces. You might encounter it in news reports describing events or campaigns held outdoors.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Measuring the effectiveness of street-level advertising is tricky, isn't it.

Sentence 2

Breaking news — a suspicious object was found on the street and the surrounding area has been cordoned off.

Sentence 3

Someone stopped me on the street in front of the station and asked for directions.

Sentence 4

We will first conduct a street survey to gather public feedback.

Sentence 5

I never thought I'd get lectured by a stranger on the street!