Tokyo
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Name — The capital city and a prefecture of Japan.
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Etymology
From Japanese 東京 (Tōkyō), literally "eastern capital," naming the city as the capital to the east of Kyoto.
Full origin of Tokyo →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tokyo” mean?
The word “Tokyo” means the capital city and a prefecture of Japan.
How do you pronounce “Tokyo”?
“Tokyo” is pronounced TOH-kee-oh (/ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tokyo” in a sentence?
Here is “Tokyo” used in a sentence: “Tokyo is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.”
What part of speech is “Tokyo”?
“Tokyo” is a name.
Where does the word “Tokyo” come from?
The word “Tokyo” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 東京 (Tōkyō), literally "eastern capital," naming the city as the capital to the east of Kyoto.
Is “Tokyo” a common word?
“Tokyo” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What country is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in Japan, where it serves as the capital city. It is also a prefecture, one of Japan's main administrative regions.
Is Tokyo a city or a prefecture?
It is both. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and also a prefecture, an administrative region that includes the city and surrounding areas.
What is the capital of Japan, Tokyo or Kyoto?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo. Kyoto is a different Japanese city, and although the two names share the same three letters rearranged, Tokyo is the modern capital.
