Meaning

Primary

City

Alternatives

Town, Urban, Civilization

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

When metropolises meet they become a city. Usually a nice big one.

Reading

とかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 都会で生活する

    to live in the city

    都会で働く

    to work in the city

    都会でくらす

    to live in the city

Context Sentences

都会のいそがしい生活にはもううんざりだよ。

I'm fed up with the busy urban life.

これだから都会育ちはきらいなんだよ!

This is why I don't like city-bred people.

こんな田舎じゃなく、私は都会で働きたいのよ。

I want to work in the city, not in the countryside like this.

Kanji Composition