capital, metropolis

About this kanji

The kanji 「京」 primarily means "capital" or "metropolis." It is often used in nouns rather than verbs. A couple of common words that use this kanji are 京都 (Kyoto), the historic city known for its traditional culture, and 東京 (Tokyo), which is Japan's bustling capital. Another interesting compound is 京町 (kyōchō), referring to a large city area or metropolis. When using this kanji, remember that it emphasizes importance or centrality, reflecting how cities like Kyoto and Tokyo serve as major cultural and political centers in Japan.

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Example sentences

• 京都に行きたいです。

  I want to go to Kyoto.

Meanings across languages

English

capital, metropolis

Tiếng Việt

thủ đô, kinh đô

日本語

きょう, みやこ

한국어

수도, 대도시

中文

首都, 大城市

id

ibu kota, metropolis

th

เมืองหลวง, มหานคร

es

capital, metrópoli

fr

capitale, métropole

de

Hauptstadt, Metropole

pt

capital, metrópole

Common compounds

• 京都きょうとKyoto
• 東京とうきょうTokyo
• 京町きょうちょうmetropolis
• 京ばんきょうばんcapital city, major city