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"Tokyo" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Tokio", and "Japan" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Japón". Learn more about the difference between "Tokyo" and "Japan" below.
Tokyo(
to
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kyo
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Tokio
We ate several varieties of ramen when we visited Tokyo.Comimos varios tipos de ramen cuando visitamos Tokio.
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Japan(
juh
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pahn
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Japón
We're going to Kyoto in Japan to see the cherry blossoms.Vamos a Kioto en Japón para ver las flores de cerezo.
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