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back alley, backstreet
A narrow street or alley behind or between buildings, often in older urban areas.
路地裏に入る。
To go into a back alley.
路地裏の居酒屋を見つけた。
I found a pub in a back alley.
この町の路地裏には昔ながらの店が並んでいる。
Old-fashioned shops line the back alleys of this town.
路地裏 refers specifically to back alleys in urban areas, typically found in older neighborhoods. These narrow passages often have a nostalgic atmosphere and may contain small shops, restaurants, or residences.
Related terms:
- 路地: alley, lane
- 裏通り: back street
- 横丁: side street