Tokyo
/to.kjo/masculine
The French word for Tokyo is Tokyo. Wiktionary also lists Tōkyō.
Meaning: capital of Japan (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | /to.kjo/ | masculine |
| Tōkyō | masculine |
Tokyo is the name of the capital of Japan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/to.kjo/
Did you know?
- When discussing the city in French, the term mégapole is frequently used instead of ville to emphasize its unprecedented scale.
- A French speaker would never say La Tokyo or Le Tokyo, as the city is treated as a name that does not require a gendered article.
- While the Japanese spelling often includes macrons like Tōkyō, French printers almost universally omit these marks to comply with standard French orthography.
Examples in context
- Je vis à Tokyo.I live in Tokyo.This sentence is useful for saying where you live.Tatoeba #14429 by Aiji, translation #279745 by CK
- Je viens de Tokyo.I'm from Tokyo.This sentence is useful for saying where you are from.Tatoeba #14750 by sacredceltic, translation #259673 by CN
- Il habite à Tokyo.He is living in Tokyo.This sentence is useful for saying where someone else lives.Tatoeba #2019960 by Aiji, translation #296584 by CN
- 281 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are talking about their travel plans.
- NathanTu veux aller à Tokyo ?Do you want to go to Tokyo?
- ManonOui, j'adore Tokyo !Yes, I love Tokyo!
- NathanC'est une ville magnifique.It is a magnificent city.
- ManonNathan, on part quand ?Nathan, when are we leaving?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tokyo” translations and entries Tokyo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
