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tokyo: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˈtəʊ.kjəʊ/US/ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/

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What does “tokyo” mean?

The capital city of Japan, located on the island of Honshu.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

The capital city of Japan, located on the island of Honshu.

Often refers to the metropolitan area, culture, economic hub, or government of Japan.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant lexical differences; pronunciation varies slightly.

Connotations

Both associate Tokyo with technology, culture, and urban density.

Frequency

Equally common in both British and American English.

Grammar

How to Use “tokyo” in a Sentence

Tokyo + verb (e.g., Tokyo thrives)adjective + Tokyo (e.g., bustling Tokyo)as the capital of Japan

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
in TokyoTokyo isthe city of Tokyo
medium
visit TokyoTokyo's populationTokyo Bay
weak
Tokyo-based companyTokyo-style sushiTokyo skyline

Examples

Examples of “tokyo” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • They plan to Tokyo their holiday next year.

American English

  • Let's Tokyo this design with some modern elements.

adverb

British English

  • The party was done Tokyo-style.

American English

  • They cooked the dish Tokyo-inspired.

adjective

British English

  • She bought a Tokyo souvenir.

American English

  • He attended a Tokyo conference.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Tokyo is a key player in global finance and technology markets.

Academic

In urban studies, Tokyo is often cited as a model of megacity development.

Everyday

Commonly mentioned in travel plans, weather reports, and news about Japan.

Technical

Used in demography for population studies and in geography for urban planning.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “tokyo”

Strong

Edo

Neutral

the Japanese capitalthe capital of Japan

Weak

the big citymetropolis

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “tokyo”

rural Japanthe countrysideOsaka

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “tokyo”

  • Incorrect spelling as 'Tokio'
  • Failure to capitalize the first letter.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Tokyo is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.

In American English, it is pronounced /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/.

Tokyo was historically known as Edo.

Tokyo is a major global center for business, finance, and culture.

The capital city of Japan, located on the island of Honshu.

Tokyo is usually neutral in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “Tokyo drift”
  • “all roads lead to Tokyo”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'Tokyo' as 'toe-key-oh', like a key that opens the door to Japan.

Conceptual Metaphor

Tokyo as a nerve center or a hive of activity.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The capital of Japan is .
Multiple Choice

What is a common association with Tokyo?