Japanese word

東京

Pronunciation

Romajitōkyō

Meaning

  • nounTokyo

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)

More examples

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.

Common phrases

  • 東京に住むtō kyō ni su mu

    live in Tokyo

  • 東京へ行くtō kyō e i ku

    go to Tokyo

  • 東京出身tō kyō shus shin

    from Tokyo

Definition in Japanese

日本の首都で、関東地方にある大都市。nihon no shu to de kan tō chi hō ni a ru dai to shi

Word origin

The name 東京 (Tōkyō, "eastern capital") combines 東 (tō, "east") and 京 (kyō, "capital").

Usage tips

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

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