都
metropolis · capital · all · everything
Details
Description
Metropolis - the city where people gather. Capital, and the sophistication a capital implies.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and city. City where many people live.
Symbolism
City, capital, convenience. Represents center of culture and politics.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
者 + hill
Words & Expressions
Words written with 都
Poetry
わが庵は 都のたつみ しかぞすむ 世をうぢ山と 人はいふなり
My hut lies southeast of the capital and here I live content, yet people call it Mount Uji, the hill of gloom.
いにしへの 奈良の都の 八重桜 けふ九重に にほひぬるかな
The double cherry blossoms of the old capital at Nara are in bloom today within the ninefold palace.
Anime & Manga
京都アニメーション作品
Kyoto Animation Works
Many masterpieces from a studio based in Kyoto ('capital').
青の祓魔師 京都不浄王篇
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga
A well-known work with 都 in its Japanese title.
学戦都市アスタリスク
The Asterisk War
A well-known work with 都 in its Japanese title.
魔都精兵のスレイブ
Chained Soldier
A well-known work with 都 in its Japanese title.
呪術廻戦 0 東京都立呪術高等専門学校
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
A well-known work with 都 in its Japanese title.
Games
シムシティ
SimCity(1989)
Developer: Maxis/EA
Simulation building and managing a 'city.'
View on Amazon →Other kanji with the same meaning
“capital”
“everything”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 都 mean in Japanese?
都 means metropolis, capital, all, everything. Metropolis - the city where people gather. Capital, and the sophistication a capital implies.
How do you read 都?
On'yomi: ト、ツ (TO, TSU). Kun'yomi: みやこ (miyako).
How many strokes does 都 have?
都 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 都 a good kanji for a tattoo?
都 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means metropolis, capital, all, everything. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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