Meaning and Usage
"突き当たり" refers to the end of a street, corridor, or path where you cannot go further. It is commonly used in giving directions or describing locations in everyday conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "突き当たり" when someone is explaining how to get somewhere, especially in urban or residential areas. It implies a dead end or the farthest point you can reach along a route.
Collocations and Patterns
- 突き当たりを右に曲がる: turn right at the end
- 突き当たりにある: located at the end
- 突き当たりまで行く: go to the end
These phrases are useful for giving clear directions.
Register and Nuance
"突き当たり" is neutral and polite enough for everyday conversation and most formal situations. It is not overly formal but is standard vocabulary for navigation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "突き当たり" with "角" (かど, corner). While "角" refers to a corner where two streets meet, "突き当たり" specifically means the end point where the path stops. Remember that "突き当たり" implies no further passage beyond that point.