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VocabJLPT N1

metropolis

Noun

Definitions

1. metropolis
2. large city

This noun means a large city or major metropolitan area, referring to a densely populated and highly developed urban center. It is used to describe places like Tokyo, Osaka, or other major cities around the world. The term emphasizes the scale and significance of the city compared to smaller towns or regional cities.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Our analysis found that new customers are concentrated in major cities.

Sentence 2

Competition at our school is fierce — just like in a big city.

Sentence 3

Ugh, the packed trains in a big city — I can barely breathe!

Sentence 4

Hey, isn't lunch in the city just way too expensive?

Sentence 5

We will be expanding our partnerships in major metropolitan areas next fiscal year.