About 도쿄(동경)
도쿄(동경) is the Korean name for Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean when referring to this major international city.
Usage and Context
This word is a proper noun and is used mainly to talk about the city itself, events happening there, travel plans, or cultural references. It appears in news, travel conversations, and discussions about Japan.
Common Collocations
- 도쿄 올림픽 (Tokyo Olympics): Refers to the Olympic Games held in Tokyo.
- 도쿄 여행 (Tokyo trip): Talking about traveling to Tokyo.
- 도쿄 날씨 (Tokyo weather): Checking or discussing the weather in Tokyo.
Notes
- 도쿄(동경) is sometimes written with the hanja 동경 (東京), which means "Eastern Capital." This is a formal or literary way to write it.
- Learners should remember that 도쿄 is a place name and does not conjugate or change form.
- Avoid confusing 도쿄 with 동경 meaning "longing" or "yearning," which is a different word despite the same hanja.
Using 도쿄(동경) correctly helps learners talk about Japan's capital city naturally and accurately in Korean.