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Gori Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Proper noun

In some articles, I see, for example "Minato Ward in Tokyo" or "JR Chuo Line"(train), etc.

Is it correct to capitalize "ward" and "line," though in Japanese, they are called "Minato-ku" or "JR Chuo-sen(means "line")? Is it wrong if I write "the Minato ward in Tokyo" or "the JR Chuo line" instead?
  

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Gori In some articles, I see, for example "Minato Ward in Tokyo" or "JR Chuo L ine"(train), etc. Is it correct to capitalize "ward" and "line," though in Japanese, they are called "Minato-ku" or "JR Chuo-sen(means "line")? Is it wrong if I write "the Minato ward in Tokyo" or "the JR Chuo line" instead?

— Philip

  • Gori In some articles, I see, for example "Minato Ward in Tokyo" or "JR Chuo L ine"(train), etc.
  • Is it correct to capitalize "ward" and "line," though in Japanese, they are called "Minato-ku" or "JR Chuo-sen(means "line")?
  • Is it wrong if I write "the Minato ward in Tokyo" or "the JR Chuo line" instead?
  • I'm sure there's no clear answer here.
  • My advice is to be consistent in whatever you do.
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Gori
In some articles, I see, for example "Minato Ward in Tokyo" or "JR Chuo Line"(train), etc.

Is it correct to capitalize "ward" and "line," though in Japanese, they are called "Minato-ku" or "JR Chuo-sen(means "line")? Is it wrong if I write "the Minato ward in Tokyo" or "the JR Chuo line" instead?
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Dear Philip,

I see...so, does this mean that I could use either case?
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Use either one - but use it the same way, every time. Don't spell it with a capital W one time and a lower case the next.
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Dear Barbara,

Thank you for your answer!
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