～町
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Noun suffix meaning 'town of ~'. Attaches to place names or descriptors to form town names, e.g., 『新宿町』 (Shinjuku-machi, 'Shinjuku Town').
Theme
While sightseeing in Kyoto, User and their local guide Miyuki discuss different towns and their unique characteristics.
～町
～まち
the town of ~
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Think of a small, cozy town with a sign that says '～町' (～machi). It's like adding 'town' to a name, similar to 'Springfield Town' in English. 'Machi' sounds like 'match' — a town matches its name!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『町』 (machi) is a common suffix for town names, often used in addresses and local identities. For example, 『渋谷区神宮前』 (Shibuya-ku Jingumae) might include a 『町』 area. It reflects community and locality in Japanese urban planning.
Forms
Base: ～町Noun suffix meaning 'town of ~'. Attaches to place names or descriptors to form town names, e.g., 『新宿町』 (Shinjuku-machi, 'Shinjuku Town').