突き当たり
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Noun meaning the end or dead end of a path, street, or corridor. Often used in giving directions.
Theme
User is visiting Kyoto for the first time and asks a local friend, Mika, for directions to a famous temple.
突き当たり
つきあたり
end (e.g., of street)
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine walking down a street and hitting a wall — you 'tuck' into it at the end. 'Tuck-i-atari' → 突き当たり (tsukiatari, 'end of street').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『突き当たり』 (tsukiatari) is commonly used in directions, such as in train stations or city maps, to indicate the dead end or farthest point of a corridor or road.
Forms
Base: 突き当たりNoun meaning the end or dead end of a path, street, or corridor. Often used in giving directions.