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Shibuya
shih-BOO-yuh
Shibuya (name) means a busy special ward of Tokyo, Japan, famous for its crossing, shopping, and nightlife. Example: “Tourists flock to Shibuya to see the famous scramble crossing.”
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A busy special ward of Tokyo, Japan, famous for its crossing, shopping, and nightlife.
"Tourists flock to Shibuya to see the famous scramble crossing."
How to use Shibuya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known district in Tokyo known for its huge pedestrian crossing and youth fashion scene.
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Etymology
From Japanese 渋谷 (Shibuya), literally "harsh valley."
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What does “Shibuya” mean?
The word “Shibuya” means a busy special ward of Tokyo, Japan, famous for its crossing, shopping, and nightlife. In plain terms, a well-known district in Tokyo known for its huge pedestrian crossing and youth fashion scene.
How do you pronounce “Shibuya”?
“Shibuya” is pronounced shih-BOO-yuh (/ʃɪˈbuːjə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shibuya” in a sentence?
Here is “Shibuya” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Shibuya to see the famous scramble crossing.”
What part of speech is “Shibuya”?
“Shibuya” is a name.
Where does the word “Shibuya” come from?
The word “Shibuya” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 渋谷 (Shibuya), literally "harsh valley.".
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