Translation and Meaning of: 首都 - shuto
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 首都 (shuto) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shuto
Kana: しゅと
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: capital
Meaning in English: capital city
Definition: A city that is the political center of a country.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (首都) shuto
首都 (しゅと) is a Japanese word that means "capital". The first part of the word, 首 (しゅ), means "head" or "leader", while the second part, 都 (と), means "city". The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the Japanese capital was transferred from Nara to Kyoto. At that time, the city was known as "Heian-kyo", which means "capital of peace and tranquility". Since then, the word 首都 has been used to refer to the capital of Japan, Tokyo, as well as other capitals around the world.How to Write in Japanese - (首都) shuto
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Synonyms and Similar - (首都) shuto
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
都会; 都市; 都心; 都会地; 都会部; 都市部; 都市圏; 都会圏; 都会地域; 都市地域; 都市中心; 都市中心部; 都市化地域; 都市化区域; 都市化圏; 都市帯; 都市地帯; 都市周辺; 都市近郊; 都市環境; 都市景観; 都市風景; 都市生活; 都市文化; 都市交通; 都市開発; 都市計画; 都市政策; 都市問題; 都市改造; 都市再開発; 都市
Words containing: 首都
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Words with the same pronunciation: しゅと shuto
Example Sentences - (首都) shuto
Below are some example sentences:
東京都は日本の首都です。
Tōkyō to wa Nihon no shuto desu
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
- 東京都 - Tokyo
- は - topic particle
- 日本 - Japan
- の - possession particle
- 首都 - capital
- です - is (verb to be)
東京は日本の首都です。
Tōkyō wa Nihon no shuto desu
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
- 東京 - Tokyo, city name
- は - topic particle
- 日本 - Japan, name of the country
- の - possession particle
- 首都 - capital
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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Other words of the same type: noun
See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "capital" é "(首都) shuto". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
