Synonyms for

Tokyo

Verb / ˈtəʊki:ˌəʊ / Another word for tokyo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

tokyo tokio yedo yeddo capitalofjapan japanesecapital edo Edo Yeddo Yedo

Common collocations

  • Tokyo Tower
  • Tokyo Station
  • Tokyo Bay
  • Tokyo University
  • Tokyo Olympics
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange
  • Tokyo Skytree

Word family

noun Tokyo

Usage note

Tokyo is a proper noun, the capital city of Japan. It is not typically used in contexts requiring antonyms or general synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Tokyo is a very busy city.
  2. There are many tall buildings in Tokyo.
  3. Tokyo is famous for its sushi.
  4. I want to see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
  5. Tokyo hosted the Olympic Games in 2020.

Quotes

  • "Tokyo is a very beautiful city." - Yoko Ono
  • "Tokyo is a city that can't be understood in a day, week, or even a month." - Unknown
  • "Tokyo is a city of shifting appearances." - Banana Yoshimoto

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