1.
central plaza; central square; main courtyard
The main open public space in a town, building complex, park, or facility, often used as a gathering place.
Composed of 中央 (central) and 広場 (plaza, square, open space). Commonly used for both outdoor and indoor public gathering spaces. Many Japanese train stations, shopping malls, and parks have a space named 中央広場.
Common collocations
- 中央広場で集まる — to gather at the central plaza
- 中央広場で開催する — to hold (an event) at the central square
- 駅の中央広場 — the station's central plaza
- 公園の中央広場 — the park's central open area
Related words
- 広場 — plaza, square, open space
- ロータリー — rotary, roundabout (often a circular area in front of stations)
- コンコース — concourse (passageway area in stations)