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[ちまた(巷)]
chimata
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ちまた(岐)]
chimata
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[ちまた(衢)]
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English Meaning(s) for 巷

noun
  1. the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street")
  2. street; district; quarters
  3. location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
  4. divide (e.g. between life and death)
  5. fork (in a road); crossroads (orig. meaning)
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Definition and Synonyms for 巷

Crossroads a point where a choice must be made
Synonyms: 分岐点, 分かれ道, 岐路, 巷, 枝道, 関頭

Meanings for each kanji in 巷

» fork in road; scene; arena; theater

Categories 巷 is a member of

Convergence a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
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Sample Sentences for 巷

It's publicly recommended to "raise obedient kids," but it's rather difficult to carry that out.
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People are talking about this Internet phenomenon.
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The song caught on with the public.
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