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京都

Kyoto

Meaning

Kyoto, Kyouto

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The capital metropolis back in the day was Kyoto. Now of course the capital is Tokyo, but kanji doesn't know this. That's why Kyoto is the capital metropolis!

Reading

きょうと

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 京都を見て回る

    to look around Kyoto

    京都を回る

    to go around Kyoto

    京都を歩く

    to walk around Kyoto

  • 京都に住む

    to live in Kyoto

    京都にいる

    to be in Kyoto

  • 京都で知り合う

    to become acquainted in Kyoto

    京都で出会う

    to meet by chance in Kyoto, to run into someone in Kyoto

    京都で働く

    to work in Kyoto

Context Sentences

京都は日本の名所です。

Kyoto is a famous place in Japan.

四月に京都で花見を楽しむ予定だ。

I'm planning to go enjoy cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto in April.

京都では有名なお寺を見物した後、湯葉を食べる予定です。

We are planning to eat yuba after seeing some famous temples in Kyoto.

Kanji Composition