tokyo
word
/ˈtoʊkiˌoʊ/
TOH-kee-oh
/ˈtəʊkiˌəʊ/
TOH-kee-oh
Definition
The capital city of Japan. It is one of the largest and most important cities in the world.
Usage & Nuances
A proper noun, so it is normally used without 'the': say 'Tokyo is busy', not 'the Tokyo'. Common combinations include 'Tokyo Station', 'Tokyo Tower', and 'central Tokyo'. It refers to the city/metro area, though in official contexts 'Tokyo' can also mean the Tokyo Metropolis.
Spanish: TokioPortuguese (BR): TóquioPortuguese (PT): TóquioChinese (Simplified): 东京Chinese (Traditional): 東京Hindi: टोक्योArabic: طوكيوBengali: টোকিওRussian: ТокиоJapanese: 東京Vietnamese: TokyoKorean: 도쿄Turkish: TokyoUrdu: ٹوکیوIndonesian: Tokyo
Example Sentences
If you’re ever in Tokyo, check out the small ramen shops near the station.
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Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
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My sister lives in Tokyo.
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We visited Tokyo last summer.
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I’ve always wanted to see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
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Life in Tokyo seems exciting, but also a little overwhelming.
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