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.
街頭で演説する。
To give a speech on the street.
街頭インタビューで、通行人に意見を聞いた。
They asked passersby for their opinions in a street interview.
選挙が近づくと、候補者が街頭に立って支持を訴える。
As the election approaches, candidates stand on the streets appealing for support.
街頭 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.
WORD STRUCTURE:
A compound of 街 (town, street) + 頭 (head, front).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 街頭演説: street speech, stump speech
- 街頭インタビュー: street interview (man-on-the-street interview)
- 街頭募金: street fundraising
- 街頭販売: street sales