街頭(がいとう)

がいとう
noun
street; roadside; on the street
geography
1. street; roadside; on the street
Refers to a public street or sidewalk area, especially as a place where activities such as speeches, interviews, or sales take place.
街頭(がいとう)で演説(えんぜつ)する。
To give a speech on the street.
街頭(がいとう)インタビューで、通行人(つうこうにん)に意見(いけん)を聞(き)いた。
They asked passersby for their opinions in a street interview.
選挙(せんきょ)が近(ちか)づくと、候補者(こうほしゃ)が街頭(がいとう)に立(た)って支持(しじ)を訴(うった)える。
As the election approaches, candidates stand on the streets appealing for support.

街頭(がいとう) refers to the public outdoor area of streets and sidewalks in urban settings, especially as a venue for activities directed at the general public such as speeches, surveys, fundraising, and sales. It is not used simply to mean "a street" in the geographic sense but rather emphasizes the idea of being out in public.

Etymology

A compound of 街(がい) (town, street) + 頭(とう) (head, front).

Compounds

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Added 2026.3.25 22:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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