首都
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首都
1
capital (city); metropolis
Examples
東京は日本の首都です。
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
Kanji in this Word
首
9 strokes
Frequency: 98
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
neck
counter for songs and poems
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おびと
こべ
す
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
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