Japanese word

市

Pronunciation

Romajishi

Meaning

  • nouncity

Example

市に住んでいます。shi ni su n de i ma su

I live in a city.

Illustration for 市 (city)

More examples

この市には大きな公園があります。ko no shi ni wa ō ki na kō en ga a ri ma su

There is a big park in this city.

Core concept

Marks an urban area as a distinct place where people live, work, and use shared services.

Common phrases

  • 市に住むshi ni su mu

    live in a city

  • 市を訪れるshi o otozu re ru

    visit a city

Similar words

都市toshi: A large urban area with many residents, workplaces, and public services.
都会tokai: An urban area known for its concentration of buildings, businesses, and people.

Definition in Japanese

人が集まって住み、仕事や生活に必要な施設が整った地域。hito ga atsu ma tte su mi shi goto ya sei katsu ni hitsu yō na shi setsu ga totono tta chi iki

Word origin

The noun 市 (shi, "city") uses the on'yomi reading of the Chinese character 市, whose core meanings include "market" and "city".

Usage tips

  • In Japanese place names, 市 (shi) often follows the name of a municipality, as in 横浜市 (Yokohama-shi).

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