上京
じょうきょう
joukyou
nounVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
上京 (じょうきょう (joukyou)) means "going (up) to the capital". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
going (up) to the capital
Also : going to Tokyo · traveling to Tokyo
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 上京 (じょうきょう) means 'proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of proceeding to the capital (tokyo).
Example Sentences
私は上京が好きです。
わたしはじょうきょうがすきです。
I like going (up) to the capital.
来月、上京して就職活動をする予定だ。
らいげつ、じょうきょうしてしゅうしょくかつどうをするよていだ。
I plan to go to Tokyo next month for job hunting.
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