都心 (としん, toshin) Japanese meaning: city center | KotomoraRent is high in the city center.
The population of the downtown area is increasing.
Usage patterns
都心に住むto live in the city center
He lives in the city center because of his job.
都心へ出るto go into the city center
On weekends I go into the city center to shop.
都心から離れるto move away from the city center
Since rent is expensive, I moved to a place away from the city center.
都心に近いto be close to the city center
This apartment is convenient because it's close to the city center.
都市部
都心 specifically means the very center of a city (downtown), while 都市部 covers the entire urban area, including areas beyond the center.
