東京タワー
Tōkyō Tawā
The English phrase "tokyo tower" is translated into Japanese as 東京タワー (Tōkyō Tawā).
東京タワー refers to the name of the communications and observation tower located in the Minato district of Tokyo.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of the kanji 東京 (Tokyo) and the katakana タワー (tawā), which is the loanword for 'tower'.
How do you pronounce it?
Tōkyō Tawā
Did you know?
- The word タワー is an example of 'gairaigo', but if you used the traditional word 塔 (tō) to describe it, you would sound like you were describing a Buddhist pagoda.
- The word 東京 in 東京タワー consists of two kanji that literally mean 'East' and 'Capital', reflecting the city's historical position relative to Kyoto.
- While 東京タワー is the common name, the Japanese government uses the technical term 電波塔 (denpatō), which literally means 'radio wave tower'.
Examples in context
- 東京タワーには行ったの？Did you visit the Tokyo Tower?This sentence is useful for asking if someone visited 東京タワー.Tatoeba #10698949 by bunbuku, translation #69075 by CK
- 東京タワーへ行く道を教えて頂けませんか。Could you tell me the way to Tokyo Tower?This sentence is useful for asking for directions to 東京タワー.Tatoeba #124280 by KK_kaku_, translation #279714 by CK
- 東京タワーがどこにあるか知っていますか。Do you know where Tokyo Tower is?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows the location of 東京タワー.Tatoeba #124281 by bunbuku, translation #279713 by CN
- 東京タワーは日本の象徴的な建物です。Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Japan.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo in a guidebook.
- 結衣 Yui東京タワーって、すごく高いね。Tōkyō Tawā tte, sugoku takai ne.Tokyo Tower is really tall, isn't it?
- 蓮 Renうん、夜のライトアップも綺麗だよ。Un, yoru no raitoappu mo kirei da yo.Yeah, the illumination at night is beautiful too.
- 結衣 Yui蓮君、今度一緒に行かない？Ren-kun, kondo issho ni ikanai?Ren, do you want to go together sometime?
- 蓮 Renもちろん、ぜひ行こう！Mochiron, zehi ikō!Of course, let's definitely go!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
