都心
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Noun meaning the central or downtown area of a city. Used to describe the core urban zone with high density of businesses and activities. Example: 『都心に住んでいます』 (toshin ni sunde imasu, 'I live in the heart of the city').
Theme
User and their friend Aya are planning a day trip to Tokyo, discussing where to go and what to see in the city center.
都心
としん
heart (of city)
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine the 'toe' of a city's shoe—the toe is at the heart of the foot! 'Toe' sounds like 'to' in 『都心』 (toshin, 'heart of city').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『都心』 (toshin, 'heart of city') often refers to central business districts like Tokyo's 『丸の内』 (Marunouchi) or 『新宿』 (Shinjuku), bustling with skyscrapers, shopping, and transport hubs.
Forms
Base: 都心Noun meaning the central or downtown area of a city. Used to describe the core urban zone with high density of businesses and activities. Example: 『都心に住んでいます』 (toshin ni sunde imasu, 'I live in the heart of the city').