Japanese Kanji

都

to

capital · metropolis

Jinmeiyō variant · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONトto
  • ONツtsu
  • KUNみやこmiyako

Meaning

Capital, metropolis.

都 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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