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The government of Tokyo City or Government of Tokyo city ,which one should I use?

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

eg. The government of Tokyo City is in session.

Clive · Answer

Most cities do not include the word 'City' in their name.We just speak of eg London, Washington, Beijing.
And in the West, we just say 'Tokyo'.

I am speaking of everyday usage. Official names, eg in city by-laws, are sometimes fancier.
egI l live in Toronto, but the offical name is 'The City of Toronto'. However, nobody says that.

Clive

Philip · Answer

CliveMost cities do not include the word 'City' in their name.We just speak of eg London, Washington, Beijing.And in the West, we just say 'Tokyo'.I am speaking of everyday usage. Official names, eg in city by-laws, are sometimes fancier.egI l live in Toronto, but the offical name is 'The City of Toronto'. However, nobody says that.Clive

I didn't know that about Toronto. -- thanks!
New York City is one of a number cities in the US that includes 'City' in the name, but most New Yorkers, I believe, refer more often to the borough they live in. On the other hand, we Americans usually say "Mexico City", but in Mexico, there is no mention of 'city.' They treat it as we do Washington, D.C. --México D.F. (federal district).

AlpheccaStars · Answer

CliveWe just speak of eg London, Washington, Beijing.

But there is the City of London...

Clive · Answer

Yes, but I say simply 'I used to live in London, before I came to Toronto.'

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