人通り

ひとどおり

pedestrian traffic

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning

"り" refers to the flow or volume of pedestrians passing through a street or area.

Usage

Used to describe how busy or quiet a street or place is in terms of foot traffic.

Common Phrases

  • りがい (heavy pedestrian traffic): indicates a busy street.
  • りがない (light pedestrian traffic): indicates a quiet street.

Notes

This term is often used in urban planning, real estate, or everyday conversation about city life.

Example Sentences

This street has a lot of pedestrian traffic.

At night, pedestrian traffic decreases.

Let's meet at a place with heavy pedestrian traffic.