No. 4,468 in Japanese
大都市
Major city.
In a sentence
東京は日本の大都市の一つです。
Tokyo is one of Japan's major cities.
The term '大都市' is used to generally describe Tokyo as a prominent urban area in Japan.
大都市では多くの人々が忙しく働いています。
In major cities, many people are busy working.
Here, '大都市' refers to metropolitan areas where working life is emphasized.
大都市に住む生活は田舎と比べて便利ですが、ストレスが多いこともあります。
Living in a major city is convenient compared to rural areas, but it can also be stressful.
'大都市' in this context contrasts urban living with rural life, highlighting various characteristics.
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