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[え(江)·ど(戸)]
edo
noun

English Meaning(s) for 江戸

noun
  1. Edo (shogunate capital, now Tokyo); Yedo
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Definition and Synonyms for 江戸

Capital Of Japan the capital and largest city of Japan
Synonyms: 東京, 江戸
Capital Of Japan the economic and cultural center of Japan
Synonyms: 東京, 江戸

Meanings for each kanji in 江戸

» creek; inlet; bay
» door; counter for houses; door radical (no. 63)

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Sample Sentences for 江戸

In the Edo period, moon-viewing parties were very popular.
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A group of foreigners arrived in Edo, in other words Tokyo.
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This custom began in the Edo Period.
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A group of foreigners arrived in Edo, that is to say Tokyo.
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A samurai in the Edo Era carried two swords.
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