LingakuFrequency rank: 14,263. – 14,312.
- low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.)
- Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)see also 山の手
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.)
- Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
This meaning refers to the urban areas that are typically less affluent, characterized by various shops and factories, often rich in culture and local life.
When there's a festival, the lower part of the town always becomes lively.
This specific meaning indicates a historical and cultural region within Tokyo, known for its traditional atmosphere, festivals, and unique attractions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
したまち下町をさんさく散策するto stroll through the old townしたまち下町のふぜい風情charm of the old townしたまち下町ぶんか文化culture of the low townしたまち下町のいんしょくてん飲食店restaurants in the low townしたまち下町のにんじょう人情humanity of the old townしたまち下町でかいもの買い物をするto shop in the low townしたまち下町のれきし歴史history of the old townしたまち下町のまつり祭りfestivals of the old townしたまち下町のせんとう銭湯public bath in the old townしたまち下町をなつかしむ懐かしむto feel nostalgic about the old townしたまち下町のしょうてんがい商店街shopping street in the low town
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Dickens' thoughts come across along with the vivid depiction of old London.