路地

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 路地 and read ろじ, it denotes a narrow lane or alley between buildings.
• Basic usage: It is used for walking through an old neighborhood and describing plants along the lane.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Contrasts with a main road
  • It is a small passage embedded in a residential area rather than a traffic artery.