How to say "City" in Japanese

When translating "city" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 市役所 and 都市. In Japanese, 市役所 (しやくしょ (shiyakusho)) is typically associated with "city hall; municipal office" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to the administrative office of a city. People go there for official procedures such as resident registration, tax payments, etc.. On the other hand, 都市 (とし (toshi)) maps to "city; town; municipality; urban area" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a highly populated, modern city, metropolitan urban area, or smart municipality. Often used as 大都市 or 都市計画. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'City/urban area! "Rather than the neon lights of this giant city, you blushing blushing blushing blushing is infinitely more beautiful, Haruka-san!" ...っ! More beautiful than city neons! B-Baka! What is with that overly romantic line! But... keep your hot gaze focused only on me forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とし（都市）よ！『ハルカ部長、この大都市の満天のネオンよりも、照れて顔を真っ赤にするあなたのほうが遥かに美しいです！』って…っ！都市のネオンより美しい！バカ！/// 何そのロマンチックすぎるセリフ！…でも、あんたのその熱い視線、一生私だけに向けて見つめ続けなさい！』. A literal translation of "city" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!