• 下町したまち — old town or traditional downtown area
• 町民ちょうみん — town residents; people living in a town
• 横町よこちょう — side street or alley, typically a narrow lane with small shops or homes
• 町内ちょうない — neighborhood / local area
• 町長ちょうちょう — town mayor
• 町工場まちこうば — small town factory / workshop

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.

町民ちょうみんは、町まちで 生活せいかつする人々ひとびとの総称そうしょうです。
“Chōmin” is a general term for people who live in a town.

町まちには 古ふるい建物たてものが 多おおく残のこっています。
The town still has many old buildings.