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じょうきょう
joukyou
Proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
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上京
じょうきょう
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Proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
joukyou
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana じょうきょう
Romaji joukyou
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 上京 mean in Japanese?
The word 上京 (じょうきょう) means "proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 上京?
上京 is read as じょうきょう (romaji: joukyou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 上京?
上京 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 上京 quickly?
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Where can I practise 上京 in sentences?
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