Meaning

Primary

Metropolitan Government Building

Alternative

Metropolitan Government Office

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The metropolis agency is the government that controls the metropolitan area. Their office is in the metropolitan government building.

Reading

とちょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

都庁の前には、1995年の型のホンダ・シビックが停まっていた。

There was a 1995 model Honda Civic parked in front of the Metro Government.

兄は、都庁の仕事にうつってから、一層熱心に働くようになった。

Ever since my brother moved to a job at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, he has become even more dedicated to his work.

東京都庁の展望台に行った事はありますか。

Have you been to the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building?

Kanji Composition