Tokyo

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈtəʊkɪəʊ/ 🇺🇸 /ˈtoʊkiːˌoʊ/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The capital and largest city of Japan, located on the eastern coast of Honshu island. It is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world and a major global center of commerce, finance, and culture.; A prefecture of Japan encompassing the city of Tokyo and surrounding areas, officially known as Tokyo Metropolis (Tōkyō-to).; Used as a modifier or attributive noun to describe something originating from, associated with, or characteristic of Tokyo.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

Tokyo Stock ExchangeTokyo OlympicsGreater TokyoTokyo BayTokyo Metropolitan

Derivatives

Tokyoite

Synonyms

Edo

Commonly confused

Kyoto
EN: 'Kyoto' is a different Japanese city, the former imperial capital, while 'Tokyo' is the current capital; the names share similar characters but refer to distinct places.

Spelling tips

EN: Always capitalize 'Tokyo' as it is a proper noun. Do not confuse it with 'Kyoto,' which is a different city.

💬 Examples

  1. Tokyo is known for its blend of ultramodern and traditional culture, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.

  2. Tokyo Metropolis has a population of over 14 million people within its administrative boundaries.

  3. She developed a taste for Tokyo street fashion during her semester abroad.