大道り
ōdōri
In Japanese, "avenue" can be translated as 大道り (ōdōri) or 並木道.
Meaning: broad street (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 大道り | ōdōri |
| 並木道 | namikimichi |
The term 大道り refers to a broad street. If you are specifically referring to an avenue that is characterized by rows of trees, you should use 並木道.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 並木道 is composed of 並 (row), 木 (tree) and 道 (path or road), literally meaning a tree-lined path.
Which one should you use?
大道り is used for wide, prominent main streets, whereas 並木道 specifically describes an avenue or path characterized by rows of trees.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ōdōri.
Did you know?
- The 'path' component in 並木道, written as 道, is the same character used in the word for 'Tao' or 'The Way' in philosophy.
- When describing an avenue with cherry blossoms, the specific term 桜並木 (sakuranamiki) is used, which is a cultural icon of spring in Japan.
- In Sapporo, 大通 (Ōdōri) is not just a word for a broad street but the name of a famous park-like boulevard that divides the city in two.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are walking through the city.
- 結衣 Yuiômichiが広くて歩きやすいね。ômichi ga hirokute arukiyasui ne.The avenue is wide and easy to walk on, isn't it?
- 大翔 Hirotoそうだね。景色もいいよ。Sô dane. Keshiki mo ii yo.You're right. The scenery is nice too.
- 結衣 Yuiこの大道りの先に駅があるかな？Kono ômichi no saki ni eki ga aru kana?I wonder if the station is at the end of this avenue?
- 大翔 Hirotoたぶん、すぐそこにあると思うよ。Tabun, sugu soko ni aru to omou yo.I think it's probably just ahead.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avenue” translations and entries 大道り, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
