• 下町したまち — traditional downtown area
• 横町よこちょう — side street or alley
• 町並まちなみ — townscape; rows of houses
• 町内ちょうない — neighborhood
• 町民ちょうみん — town residents
• 町長ちょうちょう — town mayor
• 町工場まちこうば — small local factory
• 町外まちはずれ — outskirts of town

The word “町” appears in many terms about everyday life — from local government to small communities. It’s often contrasted with “街,” which also reads まち but evokes a more urban, lively setting like shopping or entertainment areas. Sometimes the two are used interchangeably, though “町” tends to emphasize community and administration, while “街” highlights city life and movement.