都市
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
3 sur 5東京はとても大きな都市です。
Tokyo is a very large city.
この都市は歴史的に重要です。
This city is historically important.
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
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
東京はとても大きな都市です。
everydayTokyo is a very large city.
この都市は歴史的に重要です。
formalThis city is historically important.
都市での生活は楽しいけど疲れる。
informalLife in the city is fun but tiring.
都市の人口集中は大きな問題である。
academicThe concentration of population in cities is a major issue.
主要都市に支店を出す予定です。
businessWe plan to open branches in major cities.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
都市伝説
urban legend
国際都市
international city
衛星都市
satellite city
Souvent confondu avec
Tokai refers to the atmosphere or bustle of an urban area, whereas Toshi is the administrative or physical entity of a city.
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.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'toshi' to mean a small neighborhood or town, but it specifically implies a larger, more structured metropolitan area.
Astuce mémo
Think of the two kanji: 都 (capital) and 市 (market). A city is where the government (capital) and the economy (market) meet.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle Chinese roots where '都' (dū) signifies a capital city and '市' (shì) signifies a marketplace.
Modèles grammaticaux
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
Vocabulaire associé
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
A1The 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
A1A 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
A1The 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
A1The 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
A1A 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
A1The 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
A1A 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
A1Refers 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
A1A 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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