Japanese

としぶ
Meaning: urban area; city center
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

都
市
部

Example sentences

In urban areas, public transportation is highly developed.
近年、都市部と地方の経済的格差が広がっている。
In recent years, the economic disparity between urban and rural areas has been widening.
都市部では人口が高密度に集中している。
The population is concentrated at high density in urban areas.
都市部では、人口の過密状態が深刻な問題となっている。
In urban areas, the overcrowding of the population is becoming a serious problem.

Usage Notes

Refers to areas classified as cities, often used in contrast with rural areas (農村部).

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