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JLPT N3 Intermediate

都会

A large city, metropolis, or busy urban area.

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都市 toshi - a similar term, often referring to a city in a more administrative or geographical sense
Noun

"The Big City" / "Metropolis"

Refers to a densely populated, developed urban area, focusing on the modern environment and atmosphere rather than specific geographic borders.

Example

都会 の 生活 は 便利 です が 、 物価 が 高い です 。

Life in the big city is convenient, but the cost of living is high.

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都会
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A large city, metropolis, or busy urban area.
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