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low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.)
Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
下町の雰囲気が好きでよく散歩する。
I like the downtown atmosphere and often take walks there.
下町育ちの彼は人情味があり親しみやすい。
He was raised downtown and has a warm personality.
東京の下町には昔ながらの店がたくさん残っている。
There are many traditional shops downtown.