並木(なみき)

なみき
noun
row of trees, roadside trees
1. row of trees, roadside trees
Trees planted in a line, typically along a road, path, or avenue for shade and aesthetic purposes.
並木(なみき)道(みち)を散歩(さんぽ)した。
I took a walk along the tree-lined road.
駅(えき)から並木(なみき)が続(つづ)いている。
A row of trees continues from the station.
秋(あき)になると、銀杏(いちょう)並木(なみき)が黄色(きいろ)く色(いろ)づく。
In autumn, the ginkgo-lined avenue turns yellow.

並木(なみき) refers to trees planted in a line, typically along a road or path, for shade and beauty. Composed of 並(なみ) (row, line) + 木(き) (tree).

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 並木(なみき)道(みち): tree-lined road, avenue
  • 桜(さくら)並木(なみき): row of cherry trees
  • 銀杏(いちょう)並木(なみき): row of ginkgo trees
  • 松(まつ)並木(なみき): row of pine trees
  • 街路(がいろ)樹(じゅ): street trees (more formal, administrative term)

CULTURAL NOTE:
Famous 並木(なみき)道(みち) are popular spots for seasonal viewing. Cherry tree-lined paths draw crowds in spring, and ginkgo avenues turn golden in autumn. 表参道(おもてさんどう) in Tokyo is known for its 欅(けやき) (zelkova) tree-lined avenue.

USAGE:
Often appears in place names (並木(なみき)通(どお)り) and as a poetic image for beautiful scenery.

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Added 2026.1.13 20:59 · Revised 2026.3.29 18:23
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