How to Say ‘Tokyo Station’ in Japanese
東京駅
toukyou eki
[Toh-kyo eh-kee]
💬 Usage Tip: 駅 is said (eki), and 東京駅 is (tōkyō-eki). Stretch both long ō sounds, or it can sound like a different word.
Phrase Breakdown
東京
toukyou
[Toh-kyo]
Tokyo
The capital city of Japan, known for its modernity and cultural sites.
東京は日本の首都です。
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
駅
eki
[eh-kee]
station (train/subway)
駅 (えき) means a train/subway station. Common collocations: 駅前 (in front of the station), 最寄り駅 (nearest station).
駅まで歩きます。
I walk to the station.
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