Tokyo

Or To·ki·o

[toh-kee-oh, taw-kyaw]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Japan, on Tokyo Bay: one of the world's largest cities; destructive earthquake and fire 1923; signing of the Japanese surrender document aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, September 2, 1945.

Tokyo

/ ˈtəʊkjəʊ, -kɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. the capital of Japan, a port on SE Honshu on Tokyo Bay (an inlet of the Pacific): part of the largest conurbation in the world (the Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan area) of over 35 million people; major industrial centre and the chief cultural centre of Japan. Pop (city proper): 8 025 538 (2002 est)

Tokyo

1. Capital of Japan and largest city in the country, located on the island of Honshu at the head of Tokyo Bay; the administrative, financial, educational, and cultural center of Japan.

The world's largest city, Tokyo is also among its most modern.

It was heavily damaged by Allied bombing during World War II.

Tokyo became the capital of the Japanese Empire in 1868 when Japan began a period of intensive modernization.

Other Word Forms

• Tokyoite noun

Example Sentences

The U.S. is expected to have another strong showing at the world championships that start Saturday in Tokyo.

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Individuals are the second-biggest investor base in the Tokyo stock market after foreigners, in terms of trading activity.

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In 2027, it will open new “Tailor Made” hubs in Tokyo and Los Angeles, to help more customers personalize their cars.

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The BOJ’s branch managers will gather Monday at its headquarters in Tokyo to report what they are hearing from local business managers about how tariffs and other issues are affecting them.

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An empowered North Korea hurls harsh words and occasional missiles toward Tokyo.

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