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東京
Proper nountoukyou
Description
東京は日本の首都で、たくさんの人が住んでいる大きな町です。
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and a large city where many people live.
店やビルが多くて、いつもにぎやかです。
Tokyo has many shops and buildings and is always lively.
Meanings
東京toukyou
Tokyo, the capital city of Japan
来月、東京に行きます。
I'm going to Tokyo next month.
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Notes
- Etymology
東 (east) + 京 (capital); literally "eastern capital," so named after the capital moved from Kyoto.
- Nuance
Refers to the metropolis; the full administrative unit is 東京都 (Tokyo Metropolis).
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