Understanding ～丁目
The suffix ～丁目 (～ちょうめ) is a common part of Japanese addresses, indicating a numbered district or block within a larger neighborhood or ward. It is essential for specifying locations precisely in urban areas.
Usage in Addresses
When you see ～丁目, it usually follows a number (e.g., 一丁目, 二丁目) and helps narrow down the location within a city or ward. For example, "神南一丁目" means the first district of the Jinnan area.
Common Collocations
- 一丁目, 二丁目, 三丁目: numbered districts
- ～丁目にある: located in the ～ district
- ～丁目で待ち合わせ: meeting at the ～ district
Register and Politeness
This term is neutral and used in both formal and informal contexts when giving or asking for addresses.
Learner Tips
Don’t confuse ～丁目 with ～町 (まち), which means "town" or "neighborhood" but is a standalone noun. ～丁目 is always a suffix attached to a number to indicate a subdivision within a town or city.