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cobblestone pavement; stone-paved path
a surface paved with flat stones, often seen in traditional or historic areas
神社の参道は石畳になっている。
The approach to the shrine is paved with cobblestones.
石畳の道はハイヒールで歩きにくい。
Cobblestone streets are hard to walk on in high heels.
古い街並みに石畳が残っている。
Cobblestone pavement remains in the old townscape.
FORMATION:
石 (stone) + 畳 (to pile up, layer) → layered stones
USAGE CONTEXT:
石畳 is commonly seen at shrines, temples, historic districts, and European-style streets in Japan. It evokes a sense of tradition and history.
RELATED WORDS:
- 舗装 (pavement - general)
- 敷石 (paving stone)
- 玉砂利 (round gravel, often at shrines)
- 飛び石 (stepping stones)