町並(まちな)み

まちなみ
noun
townscape, streetscape
geography
1. townscape, streetscape, row of houses
The overall appearance of a town or street, especially the line of buildings along a road.
古(ふる)い町並(まちな)みが残(のこ)っている。
The old townscape remains preserved.
I walked through the beautiful streets of Kyoto.
This area has established regulations to preserve its historic townscape.

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Cultural note

Similar words

  • 景観(けいかん): scenery, landscape (broader, includes natural features)
  • 街並(まちな)み: same meaning, alternate kanji (街(まち) emphasizes urban streets)