住宅街(じゅうたくがい)

じゅうたくがい
noun
residential area, residential neighborhood
1. residential area, residential neighborhood
An area primarily consisting of homes and residences rather than commercial or industrial buildings.
閑静(かんせい)な住宅街(じゅうたくがい)に住(す)む。
To live in a quiet residential area.
この住宅街(じゅうたくがい)は治安(ちあん)がいい。
This residential area has good public safety.
住宅街(じゅうたくがい)の中(なか)にある公園(こうえん)で子供(こども)が遊(あそ)んでいる。
Children are playing in a park in the residential area.
駅(えき)から住宅街(じゅうたくがい)までバスで十(じゅっ)分(ぷん)かかる。
It takes ten minutes by bus from the station to the residential area.

住宅街(じゅうたくがい) refers to areas where people primarily live. These areas are characterized by houses, apartments, and related facilities like schools and parks.

Common collocations:

  • 閑静(かんせい)な住宅街(じゅうたくがい): quiet residential area
  • 高級(こうきゅう)住宅街(じゅうたくがい): upscale residential area

Related terms:

  • 繁華街(はんかがい): downtown, commercial district
  • 住宅地(じゅうたくち): residential land/district
  • ベッドタウン: bedroom community
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Added 2026.2.1 18:13
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