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東
This kanji means east (c.f.
西,
北,
南) and is also the
first kanji the name of Japan's capital Tokyo
(東京).
on readings:
kun readings:
examples:
東
|
higashi |
east |
至東京
|
itaru Tōkyō |
to Tokyo (at the edge of a map) |
関東
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Kantō |
Kanto region including Tokyo |
極東
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kyokutou |
the Far East |
東京
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Tōkyō |
Tokyo |
東京駅
| Tōkyō-eki |
Tokyo station |
東京都
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Tōkyōto |
City of Tokyo |
links:
Tokyo
Wiktionary
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