No. 2,167 in Japanese
東部
"East part" or "Eastern region."
In a sentence
日本の東部には美しい自然が多く見られます。
In the eastern part of Japan, beautiful nature can often be seen.
The term '東部' (tōbu), meaning 'eastern part', is used here to refer specifically to a region in Japan, indicating geographical orientation.
彼は東部開発プロジェクトのリーダーを務めています。
He serves as the leader of the eastern development project.
Here, '東部' (tōbu) refers to a designated eastern area relevant to the described development project, emphasizing a specific operational scope.
その都市の東部地区には新しい学校が建設されました。
A new school has been built in the eastern district of that city.
In this sentence, '東部' (tōbu) is used to refer to the eastern district or section of a city, denoting a localized segment within the urban area.
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