Keyword
city
Info
FrequencyTop 600-700
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
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KankenLevel 9
Heisig440
Readings
(93%)
いち
(6%)
Composed of
lid
piece of fabric
Mnemonic

At the advent of the industrial revolution the city was the only place where you could get a proper metal lid for your pot or a nice piece of fabric, since that's where all of the factories were.

Used in kanji (3 in total)
older sister
lung
persimmon
Used in vocabulary (536 in total)
city
town; city; municipal; urban
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
Examples (200 in total)
Do you live in the city?
I've never heard of that city.
Is it a city or a country?
It's one of the largest cities in the world.
A small village grew into a large city.
I don't like visiting big cities.
Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world.
Tokyo is the largest city in Japan.
Which city are you going to visit first?
No city in Japan is as large as Tokyo.
No other city in Japan is as large as Tokyo.
Tokyo is larger than any other city in Japan.
It is said that Tokyo is a very safe city.
The general commanded that the city be attacked.
This city is famous for its beautiful parks.
What's your favorite city?
Had you seen snow before you came to this town?
There are many cities in this country.
It's the highest building in this city.
Will you guide me around the city?
This is the biggest hotel in this city.
You can see the whole city from here.
The park is governed by the city.
The park is located in the center of the city.
The town grew into a city.
A broad river runs through the city.
What is the difference between 'city' and 'town'?
There is a park in the middle of the city.
There is a station in the center of the city.
Our city is getting bigger and bigger.
Our city is rather small in comparison with Tokyo.
The station is in the center of the city.
Cities are designated on this map as red dots.
We climbed high enough to see the whole city.
The library is in the center of the city.
I lived in Sanda City last year.
The bigger a city grows, the dirtier the air and water become.
All the roads leading into the city are full of cars.
We have a local newspaper in our city.
Many cities were destroyed by bombs.
Is he familiar with this part of the city?
No citizen should be deprived of his rights.
All the citizens of the city have access to the city library.
I am a citizen of the world.
We went to a public pool.
The plan will develop our city.
It has developed into a very large city.
I'm from the city.
There is almost no violence in that city.
This road goes to the city.
This road connects the two cities.
This road is the only approach to the city.
Well-made roads extend far from the city.
Do you have a map of Kyoto city?
There are several advantages to city life.
What's the most beautiful city in Germany?
There is a market in the town.
The rapid growth of the city surprised us.
Where is the market?
He breeds cattle for market.
They were surprised at the city's rapid growth.
She went to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
She goes to market every day.
We bought some vegetables and fish at the market.
This hospital is run by the city.
I am interested in old cities in the world.
She went to the market once a week.
That market has been rapidly expanding.
The city has rapidly expanded recently.
I don't know the mayor but I'd like to meet him.
The mayor prescribed to the citizens how to act.
The mayor presented him with the key to the city.
He was elected mayor of the city.
He is acquainted with the mayor.
He served as mayor.
We elected him to be mayor.
We elected her mayor.
I have been acquainted with the mayor for more than twenty years.
How large is the population of this city?
What's this city's population, approximately?
The population of this city has decreased.
The city has a population of about four million.
Tokyo has a larger population than any other city in Japan.
There are a number of places to see in this city.
He shook hands with the mayor.
This lake supplies our city with water.
The city is well supplied with water.
The lake supplies the city with water.
The city supplied food for the children.
The population of this city is on the increase.
The urban population of America is increasing.
The new law has deprived the citizens of their liberty.
No city in Europe is as populous as Tokyo.
The city lies east of London.
The scenery of the city reminded me of London.
London is one of the largest cities in the world.
London developed into the general market of Europe.
He'll come to see us before he leaves this city.
The President's decision caused the market to react.
The castle has been restored and is open to the public.
Commerce led to the development of cities.
The population of London is much greater than that of any other British city.
The mayor acknowledged her services to the city.
They are planning to connect the cities with a railroad.
The angry citizens took action immediately.
He lives in the southern part of the city.
Our school is in the south of the city.
Rome is a city worth visiting.
It is not surprising that he was elected mayor.
It is not surprising that I was elected mayor.
The city was soon occupied by the soldiers.
This is the boy who showed me around the city.
I plan to stay in the city.
Let's go in the city.
The number of cars driven in the city has increased.
I'd like a city map.
He was busy, but he took the time to show me around the city.
They need to find an apartment in the city.
She kindly showed me around the city.
She had the kindness to show me around the city.
We met at a certain place in the city.
We know that she lives in the city.
There are a great number of schools in this city.
My house is in the northern part of the city.
He's a British citizen, but he lives in India.
A bus transported us from the airport to the city.
What time does the market shut?
We are free citizens with the right of vote.
The mayor will compromise to a certain extent.
Many students live in the suburbs of the city.
The city revived with greater vigor.
The mayor declared that he would announce the result of the investigation.
In many countries, the main reason that people come to big cities is because of work.
The city wants to extend the road.
Yokohama is a city where more than three million people live.
Yokohama is one of the largest cities in Japan.
I am a citizen of Chiba, but work in Tokyo.
They elected him mayor by a large majority.
New York is the biggest city in the world.
New York is a big city.
New York is a huge city.
New York is one of the cities that I previously thought that I wanted to visit.
How large is the population of New York City?
She grew up in the harsh environment of New York City.
Speaking of travel, have you ever visited New York City?
A good citizen obeys the laws.
The mayor manifested his discontent with the new plan.
We usually met at a certain place in the city.
They say that he will run for mayor.
He is going to run for mayor.
I ran for mayor.
Our office is located the center of the city.
My office is in the central area of the city.
The airport is quite a way from the city centre.
It's a very big and busy city.
There are many pigeons in the City Square.
What is the area of this city?
Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan.
Enemy troops surrounded the city.
The candidate is running for mayor.
He is one of the candidates running for mayor.
The mayor granted our request.
There are many movie theaters in this city.
There are a number of movie theaters in this city.
Is there a zoo in the city?
The zoo in our city is large and new.
The architecture in this part of the city is ugly.
The mayor walked at the head of the procession.
The population of the city is about 100,000.
According to today's paper, there was a fire in the city.
Take another good look at the city map.
In the town there was a measure of peace.
They are trying to drive Japanese goods out of the market.
He is reputed the best lawyer in this city.
Nagoya is a city famous for its castle.
There is a plan to restrict the use of cars in the city center.
The subway is faster than the streetcar.
New York City policemen wear navy blue uniforms.
These slums are a disgrace to the city.
This is an urban legend.
All the museums of my city are in the city centre.
That was why the city was named Rome.
Mr. Smith is a candidate for mayor.
Tom isn't used to city life.
The conflict between blacks and whites in the city became worse.
This photo was taken in Nara.
Japan is full of beautiful cities. Kyoto and Nara, for example.
Japan is full of beautiful cities. Kyoto and Nara, for instance.
The northernmost part of the city is a maze of alleys.
I visit the city yearly.
This is a map of the city of Sendai.
The Chinese automotive import market shows signs of slight growth.
Among the guests were the mayor and his wife.
Vienna is a beautiful city.
The mayor denied having taken a bribe.
The market was quiet today.
Singapore is a nation smaller than New York City.
The mayor addressed a large audience.
I have a high regard for the integrity of our mayor.
That must be the city hall.