京
capital · 10**16
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Description
Capital - a tall pavilion. The great city, and still the name inside both Kyoto and Tokyo.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of tall building (pavilion). Great capital city.
Symbolism
Capital, metropolis, Kyoto. '京' is center of culture and politics.
Component Breakdown
亠 + mouth + small
Words & Expressions
Words written with 京
Proverbs & Idioms
京の夢大阪の夢
きょうのゆめおおさかのゆめ
Dreams of Kyoto and Osaka
Auspicious first dreams of the new year
Anime & Manga
東京喰種 トーキョーグール
Tokyo Ghoul
A well-known work with 京 in its Japanese title.
東京リベンジャーズ
Tokyo Revengers
A well-known work with 京 in its Japanese title.
東京喰種[トーキョーグール]√A
Tokyo Ghoul √A
A well-known work with 京 in its Japanese title.
青の祓魔師 京都不浄王篇
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga
A well-known work with 京 in its Japanese title.
東京卍リベンジャーズ
Tokyo Revengers
A well-known work with 京 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
山東京伝
Name contains 京
Santō Kyōden k̟ʲj̊ó̞ó̞.dé̞ɴ́, -tó̞ó̞ k̟ʲj̊ó̞ò̞.dè̞ɴ̀, sä́ń-]; 13 September 1761 Edo – 27 October 1816) was a Japanese artist, writer, and the owner…
Wikipedia京極高次
Name contains 京
Kyōgoku Takatsugu was a daimyō of Ōmi Province and Wakasa Province during the late Sengoku period of Japan's history.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“capital”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 京 mean in Japanese?
京 means capital, 10**16. Capital - a tall pavilion. The great city, and still the name inside both Kyoto and Tokyo.
How do you read 京?
On'yomi: キョウ、ケイ、キン (KYOU, KEI, KIN). Kun'yomi: みやこ (miyako).
How many strokes does 京 have?
京 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 亠 (lid).
Is 京 a good kanji for a tattoo?
京 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means capital, 10**16. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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