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したまち
shitamachi
Old parts of town
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下町
したまち
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Old parts of town
shitamachi
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana したまち
Romaji shitamachi
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 下町 mean in Japanese?
The word 下町 (したまち) means "old parts of town" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 下町?
下町 is read as したまち (romaji: shitamachi). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 下町?
下町 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
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