Japanese

とし
Meaning: city; town; urban area
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

都
市

Example sentences

This city has a very developed transportation network.
この地域は急速に都市化が進んでいる。
Urbanization is progressing rapidly in this region.
その都市は地震に対して無防備だった。
The city was defenseless against earthquakes.
この都市は商業の中心地として栄えている。
This city is thriving as a center of commerce.
この都市の人口は百万人を超えている。
The population of this city exceeds one million.
この都市は人口密度が非常に高い。
This city has a very high population density.
イカはペルーの有名な都市です。
Ica is a famous city in Peru.
近年、この都市の人口が急増している。
In recent years, the population of this city has been increasing rapidly.
この都市の交通機関はとても便利です。
The transportation system in this city is very convenient.
この都市は造船業で有名です
This city is famous for its shipbuilding industry.

Usage Notes

Describes a large human settlement, often serving as a political or economic center.

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