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Edo
EH-doh
Edo (name) means the former name of Tokyo, Japan, used during the Edo period (1603-1868), and also a masculine given name. Example: “The Edo period saw great growth in Japanese art and culture.”
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The former name of Tokyo, Japan, used during the Edo period (1603-1868), and also a masculine given name.
"The Edo period saw great growth in Japanese art and culture."
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Etymology
Comes from Japanese 江戸 (えど, Edo), literally "cove entrance".
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What does “Edo” mean?
The word “Edo” means the former name of Tokyo, Japan, used during the Edo period (1603-1868), and also a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce “Edo”?
“Edo” is pronounced EH-doh (/ˈɛdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Edo” in a sentence?
Here is “Edo” used in a sentence: “The Edo period saw great growth in Japanese art and culture.”
What part of speech is “Edo”?
“Edo” is a name.
Is “Edo” a common word?
“Edo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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