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edo
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English Meaning(s) for 江戸

noun
  1. Edo (shogunate capital, now Tokyo); Yedo

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)

Stroke Order Diagrams for 江戸

Sample Sentences for 江戸

This custom dates from the Edo period.
For the residents of Edo, the first bonito of the year was something that had to be bought, even if it meant borrowing money.
A group of foreigners arrived in Edo, in other words Tokyo.
A samurai in the Edo Era carried two swords.
In the Edo period, moon-viewing parties were very popular.

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