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Tokio

Tokio

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An older spelling of the name Tokyo, the capital city of Japan
  • proper noun
  • /toʊkiˈoʊ/
  • Archaic
: Tokio
  • Many tourists visit Tokio each year to experience its unique culture and cuisine.
  • Tokio Marine

It's about this particular cafe in somewhere in Tokyo, I think.

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Examples

  • Thank you so much for the emotions, Tokio Hotel.

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  • As you are familiar with Tokio subway attacks will know it's devastating effects on the the human body.

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  • The famous band Tokio Hotel originated in Germany, attracting fans worldwide.

  • In Tokio, you can find a blend of traditional temples and modern skyscrapers.

Synonyms

Tokyo
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The capital and largest city of Japan and its main business and cultural center

has identical meaning but is an alternate spelling used in other languages

Surface Forms

Tokio main
Tokyo main

Etymology

Tokio is an older Western spelling of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and you can still see it on some 19th-century maps and books. The city's name comes from Japanese parts Tō meaning 'east' and kyō meaning 'capital', so it literally means 'eastern capital', which helps you remember it is Japan's capital.