人ごみ
crowd of people
→ The crowd in Shibuya on weekends is overwhelming.
都会
city; metropolis
→ Life in the city is convenient, but busy.
ぶらぶら(する)
strolling; idling; to wander about
→ After work, I strolled around the shopping street.
うろうろ(する)
wandering aimlessly; to loiter
→ I got lost and was wandering around the station.
通りかかる
to happen to pass by
→ I asked for directions from a person who happened to pass by.
通り過ぎる
to pass through; to go past
→ The train overshot and passed the platform.
徒歩
on foot; walking
→ I commute to the company on foot.
方向
direction; bearing
→ Is this the right direction?
遠回り
detour; roundabout way; to take a detour
→ Because of construction, I had to take a detour.
近道
shortcut; to take a shortcut
→ Taking this alleyway serves as a shortcut.
距離
distance
→ The distance from Tokyo to Osaka is about 500 km.
追いかける
to chase; to run after
→ The police are chasing the thief.
追いつく
to catch up with
→ I caught up with my friend who went ahead.
追い越す
to pass; to overtake
→ I passed a truck on the expressway.
突き当たり
dead end; end of a street
→ Please turn right at the end of the street.
立ち止まる
to come to a halt; to stand still
→ Seeing the lovely flower, I stopped in my tracks without thinking.
横切る
to cross; to cut across
→ Please cross the street when the traffic light is green.
見かける
to happen to see; to notice
→ Recently, I often catch sight of stray cats around here.
