裏通り

うらどおり

Also written うらとおり, 裏通

Meanings

1. Noun side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway

Kanji

• 裏 behind. Read as うら.
• 通 pass through. Read as とおり.

Example sentences

• 強盗は裏通りで彼女を襲った。
  The robber attacked her on a back street.

Common phrases

• 裏通りにある

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