大都市
Meanings
1
metropolis; large city
Refers to a major urban center, often with significant economic, political, or cultural importance. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
Tokyo is one of the world's leading metropolises.
Rent is high in large cities.
Usage patterns
- 大都市に住むto live in a big city
After graduating from university, he decided to live in a big city.
- 大都市化するto become urbanized into a metropolis
This area is rapidly becoming a major urban center.
- 地方から大都市へ出るto move from the countryside to a big city
Many young people move from rural areas to big cities to work.