(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.
I took a walk along the tree-lined road.
A row of trees continues from the station.
In autumn, the ginkgo-lined avenue turns yellow.

並木(なみき) refers to trees planted in a row, especially along roads or paths. Often used in compound form as 並木(なみき)(みち) (tree-lined road).

Common expressions:

  • 並木(なみき)(みち) (tree-lined road/avenue)
  • (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)
  • 街路(がいろ)(じゅ) (street trees - more formal term)