This is the 1631st most frequent Japanese word.
江戸
"江戸" (Edo) refers to the former name of Tokyo, Japan, during the Edo period (1603–1868).
In this sentence, '江戸' refers to the historical period in Japan named after the Edo era, emphasizing its cultural significance.
私は江戸時代の文化について勉強しています。
I am studying the culture of the Edo period.
Here, '江戸' denotes the former name of Tokyo before it was renamed, indicating the city during its historical existence.
東京は昔、江戸と呼ばれていました。
Tokyo used to be called Edo in the past.
In this context, '江戸' describes the urban area during the Edo period, focusing on the liveliness of its environment.