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歩行者天国

hokousha tengoku
noun★Intermediate— pedestrian paradise
informal

A street or area temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to allow pedestrians to walk freely, often for leisure or events.

夏祭りの時、町中が歩行者天国になります。

During the summer festival, the whole town becomes a pedestrian paradise.

歩行者天国で買い物を楽しむ人々が多い。

Many people enjoy shopping during the pedestrian paradise.

💡

Commonly implemented in urban areas for events, festivals, or to promote walking and social interaction.

Collocations

歩行者天国になるto become a pedestrian paradise歩行者天国の日pedestrian paradise day

Synonyms

歩行者専用区域車両通行禁止区域

Antonyms

車道自動車専用道路

Related Phrases

歩行者優先phrase
pedestrian priority
車両通行止めphrase
no vehicle entry

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This term is often used in urban planning and event announcements.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Use

Primarily used to describe temporary pedestrian-only zones, not permanent infrastructure.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '歩行者' (pedestrian) and '天国' (paradise), reflecting the idea of a pedestrian-friendly space.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe temporary traffic restrictions for pedestrian-friendly events or areas.

Word Breakdown

歩行者
pedestrian
root
+
天国
paradise
root
和英辞典

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