都
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 都
1
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government
Examples
ロンドンはもはや霧の都ではない。
London is no longer a city of fog.
2
capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light)
3
location of the Imperial Palace
Kanji in this Word
都
10 strokes
Frequency: 123
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
metropolis
capital
all
everything
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みやこ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くに
ず
ち
づめ
みや
京
8 strokes
Frequency: 74
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
capital
10**16
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ケイ
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みやこ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
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