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entertainment district, nightlife district
An urban area with bars, clubs, and nighttime entertainment venues.
歓楽街で飲む。
To drink in the entertainment district.
歓楽街は深夜まで賑わっている。
The entertainment district stays lively until late at night.
歌舞伎町は日本で有名な歓楽街だ。
Kabukicho is a famous entertainment district in Japan.
この辺りは歓楽街なので、子供を連れて来ない方がいい。
This area is an entertainment district, so you shouldn't bring children here.
歓楽街 specifically refers to nightlife and entertainment districts with bars, clubs, and adult entertainment venues. Famous examples include Kabukicho in Tokyo, Susukino in Sapporo, and Nakasu in Fukuoka.
The term often implies adult-oriented entertainment areas.
Related terms:
- 繁華街: downtown, busy commercial district (broader term)
- 夜の街: nightlife area
- 飲み屋街: bar district