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back street, side street
A street that runs parallel to or behind a main street, typically quieter and less commercial.
裏通りを歩く。
To walk along the back street.
裏通りには静かな住宅が多い。
There are many quiet residences on the back streets.
表通りは混んでいるから、裏通りを通ろう。
The main street is crowded, so let's take the back street.
裏通り contrasts with 表通り (main street/front street). Back streets are typically quieter with less traffic and fewer shops.
Related terms:
- 表通り: main street, front street
- 路地裏: back alley
- 脇道: side road