English–Japanese

“tokyo” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōkyō

Example

私は東京に住んでいます。watashi wa tō kyō ni su n de i ma su

I live in Tokyo.

Illustration for 東京 (tokyo)

How to say “tokyo” in Japanese

“Tokyo” in Japanese is 東京 (tōkyō).

Full entry for 東京: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 東京

初めて東京へ行きました。haji me te tō kyō e i ki ma shi ta

I went to Tokyo for the first time.

Tips for using 東京

  • Tokyo usually takes no article in English, so speakers say "in Tokyo" rather than "in the Tokyo."

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