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京都
Proper nounKyouto
Description
京都は日本の古い町で、お寺や神社がたくさんあります。
Kyoto is an old city in Japan with many temples and shrines.
むかし京都は日本の首都でした。
Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan.
Meanings
京都Kyouto
Kyoto, a historic city in western Japan
来週、友だちと京都に行きます。
Next week, I will go to Kyoto with my friend.
京都Kyouto
Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region
京都は日本の真ん中あたりにあります。
Kyoto is located around the center of Japan.
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Notes
- Etymology
京 (capital) + 都 (metropolis); Kyoto was Japan's capital for over a thousand years.
- Nuance
refers both to the city and its prefecture; context usually makes clear which.
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