(えきまえ)

えきまえ
noun
in front of the station, station area
geography
1. in front of the station, station square, station area
The area immediately in front of a train/subway station.
An event is being held in the station square.
Let's meet at the convenience store in front of the station.
A new hotel was built in front of the station.

駅前(えきまえ) refers to the area in front of a train station.

Common collocations

  • 駅前(えきまえ)広場(ひろば): station square/plaza
  • 駅前(えきまえ)(どお)り: street in front of the station
  • 駅前(えきまえ)開発(かいはつ): station-front development

Related words

Note: Station areas in Japan are often commercial hubs with shops, restaurants, and meeting spots.