台北

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See also: 臺北

Chinese

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For pronunciation and definitions of – see 臺北 (“Taipei; etc.”).
(This term is the simplified and variant traditional form of 臺北).
Notes:

Japanese

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Etymology 1

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Kanji in this term
たい
Grade: 2
ぺい
Grade: 2
irregular
Alternative spelling
臺北 (kyūjitai)
 台北市 on Japanese Wikipedia

From Mandarin 臺北台北 (Táiběi), possibly via English Taipei.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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(たい)(ぺい) or 台北(タイペイ) (Taipei

  1. Taipei (the capital city of Taiwan)
See also
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Etymology 2

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Kanji in this term
たい
Grade: 2
ほく
Grade: 2
on'yomi
Alternative spelling
臺北 (kyūjitai)

Orthographic borrowing from Chinese 臺北台北 (Táiběi).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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(たい)(ほく) or 台北(タイホク) (Taihoku

  1. Taipei (the capital city of Taiwan)
Usage notes
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  • Originally used during Japanese rule of Taiwan, the reading of Taihoku is now mostly known for use by NHK.
Descendants
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  • Bunun: Taihuku
  • English: Taihoku, Daihoku
  • Kanakanabu: Taihuku
  • Saisiyat: tayhoko'