巷
ちまた · chimata
The public, the street (e.g. "word on the street")
- street, district, quarters
- location (e.g. of a battle), scene (e.g. of carnage)
- divide (e.g. between life and death)
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What does 巷 mean?
The public, the street (e.g. "word on the street"). It can also mean: street, district, quarters; location (e.g. of a battle), scene (e.g. of carnage); divide (e.g. between life and death).
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ちまた (chimata). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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