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along a railway line, area along a train line
The areas and neighborhoods located along a particular railway line.
Usage: Very common in real estate, commuting, and travel contexts in Japan. Often used with a specific line name: 〜線沿線.
Common collocations
- 〜線沿線: along the ~ Line
- 沿線の住民: residents along the line
- 沿線住民: residents along the line
- 沿線マップ: guide map of areas along a train line
Culture: In Japanese cities, neighborhoods are often identified by which train line they're on. Real estate ads frequently specify the railway line, making 沿線 a key concept for apartment hunting.