Tokío (en. Tokyo)

/toˈkio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Capital city of Japan, located on the island of Honshu.
Tokyo is one of the most populated cities in the world.
Tokío es una de las ciudades más pobladas del mundo.
Financial and cultural center of Japan.
Numerous multinational companies are located in Tokyo.
En Tokío se encuentran numerosas empresas multinacionales.
Famous for its modern architecture and ancient traditions.
Tokyo Tower is an iconic symbol of the city.
La Torre de Tokío es un símbolo icónico de la ciudad.

Etymology

The name 'Tokyo' comes from Japanese '東京', meaning 'capital of the east'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tokyo is a city that never sleeps.
It refers to the constant activity of the city.
Tokio es una ciudad que nunca duerme
I am going to tour Tokyo.
It involves visiting the attractions in Tokyo.
Voy a hacer turismo en Tokio
The food in Tokyo is delicious.
It refers to the cuisine of the Japanese capital.
La comida de Tokio es deliciosa

Related Words

Japan
Asian country of which Tokyo is the capital.
Japón
Shinkansen
Japanese bullet train that connects Tokyo with other cities.
Shinkansen
Sakura
Cherry blossom, very emblematic in Japanese culture, especially in Tokyo.
Sakura

Slang Meanings

To be very busy or stressed.
Today I feel like I'm in Tokyo, too much work.
Hoy me siento como si estuviera en Tokío, demasiado trabajo.
To refer to something very advanced or modern.
That's more modern than Tokyo.
Eso es más moderno que Tokío.