noun
Edokko; true Tokyoite; Edo native
Refers to a person born and raised in Edo (old Tokyo), often with stereotypical traits like quick temper, generosity, and a love for festivals. The term carries cultural pride and is still used for Tokyo natives today.
彼は生粋の江戸っ子で、祭りが大好きだ。
He is a true Edokko and loves festivals.
江戸っ子は宵越しの銭を持たないと言われる。
Edokko are said not to keep their money overnight (they spend freely).
A general term for a Tokyo resident, without the cultural or historical connotations of 江戸っ子. 江戸っ子 implies deep local roots and a specific character, while 東京人 is neutral.
From 江戸 (Edo, the old name for Tokyo) + っ子 (a suffix meaning 'child of' or 'person from'). The geminated っ is a common colloquial intensifier in such formations.