Lingaku都【みやこ】
Frequency rank: 2,238.
- capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government
- capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light)
- location of the Imperial Palace
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government
- capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light)
- location of the Imperial Palace
This meaning refers to a city that serves as the center of government for a country or region, often characterized by important political institutions and leadership.
The capital serves as the center of the country, playing a political role.
This meaning denotes a city known for its significant influence in specific cultural realms such as music, fashion, or other artistic expressions, contributing to its reputation as a leading urban center.
Paris is known as the capital of fashion.
New York is famous as the capital of music.
This meaning specifically refers to the area where the Imperial Palace is situated, emphasizing its importance as a historical and cultural site in relation to the monarchy.
Generated collocations (experimental)
と都をおとずれる訪れるto visit the capitalこと古都ancient capitalと都のちゅうしん中心the center of the capitalと都のぶんか文化culture of the capitalと都にすむ住むto live in the capitalと都でのせいかつ生活life in the capitalと都のかんこう観光sightseeing in the capitalおんがく音楽のと都capital of musicふぁっしょんファッションのと都fashion capitalきょうと京都というと都the capital of Kyotoと都をしょうちょう象徴するto symbolize the capital
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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He had heard wonderful stories about cities of gold with silver trees.
In Japan, a beautiful city was built as early as the eighth century.
It's a small noisy apartment, but it's where I live and I call it home.
Paris is called the City of Lights. Many beautiful buildings are lit at night.
Dorothy and her friends continued their journey heading for Emerald city.