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VocabJLPT N5

street

NounCounterPlace

Definitions

1. street
2. road
3. traffic
4. flow (of water, air, etc.)

This noun means "street," "way," or "as expected/as described." It can refer to a road or avenue in addresses, but it's also very commonly used as a grammar pattern meaning "just as" or "in the same way as," for example その通り meaning "exactly right."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The rain picked up on the street in front of the office.

Sentence 2

There was a child crying on a nearby street.

Sentence 3

Someone from work is waiting on a nearby street.

Sentence 4

That street is lined with shops — just walking around is fun.

Sentence 5

I want to get home quickly, so I'll take the main street.