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都市

toshi /toɕi/

A 'toshi' is a large and densely populated urban area that serves as a center for politics, economy, and culture. It is the formal term for 'city' or 'metropolis', typically used in administrative, geographical, or statistical contexts.

Exemples

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1

東京はとても大きな都市です。

Tokyo is a very large city.

2

この都市は歴史的に重要です。

This city is historically important.

3

都市での生活は楽しいけど疲れる。

Life in the city is fun but tiring.

Famille de mots

Nom
都市
Verb
都市化する
Adjectif
都市的な
Apparenté
都市部
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Astuce mémo

Think of the two kanji: 都 (capital) and 市 (market). A city is where the government (capital) and the economy (market) meet.

Quiz rapide

ニューヨークは、世界で最も有名な____の一つです。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 都市

Exemples

1

東京はとても大きな都市です。

everyday

Tokyo is a very large city.

2

この都市は歴史的に重要です。

formal

This city is historically important.

3

都市での生活は楽しいけど疲れる。

informal

Life in the city is fun but tiring.

4

都市の人口集中は大きな問題である。

academic

The concentration of population in cities is a major issue.

5

主要都市に支店を出す予定です。

business

We plan to open branches in major cities.

Famille de mots

Nom
都市
Verb
都市化する
Adjectif
都市的な
Apparenté
都市部

Collocations courantes

都市計画 urban planning
都市開発 urban development
地方都市 regional city
都市部 urban areas
巨大都市 megacity

Phrases Courantes

都市伝説

urban legend

国際都市

international city

衛星都市

satellite city

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都市 vs 都会

Tokai refers to the atmosphere or bustle of an urban area, whereas Toshi is the administrative or physical entity of a city.

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Notes d'usage

Toshi is a more formal and technical term than 'machi' (town) or 'tokai' (the city). It is frequently used in news, reports, and when discussing geography.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'toshi' to mean a small neighborhood or town, but it specifically implies a larger, more structured metropolitan area.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the two kanji: 都 (capital) and 市 (market). A city is where the government (capital) and the economy (market) meet.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle Chinese roots where '都' (dū) signifies a capital city and '市' (shì) signifies a marketplace.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a noun followed by particles like は, が, or を. Often acts as a prefix in compound nouns like 都市計画 (toshi-keikaku).
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Contexte culturel

Japan is highly urbanized; the Greater Tokyo Area is the world's most populous metropolitan area, making 'toshi' a key concept in Japanese society.

Quiz rapide

ニューヨークは、世界で最も有名な____の一つです。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 都市

Mots lis

仮説

B1

仮説とは、ある現象を説明するために、真偽はともかくとして、とりあえず設定した仮の答えのことです。科学的方法の出発点となり、実験や観察によって検証される必要があります。

保護

A1

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

革命

A1

A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.

拡大

A1

The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

販売

A1

The act of selling goods or services to customers, typically within a commercial or professional context. It refers to the business process of making items available for purchase.

取引

A1

A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

貯金

A1

The act of saving money or the amount of money saved, typically in a bank or a piggy bank. It refers to setting aside funds for future use rather than spending them immediately.

借金

A1

A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

利益

A1

Refers to the financial profit a company or individual makes after deducting expenses. It also describes a general benefit, advantage, or gain that someone receives from a situation or action.

損失

A1

A formal noun referring to the loss of something valuable, such as money, property, or time. It is commonly used in business or serious contexts to describe a reduction in value or a disadvantageous outcome.

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