Translation of Japanese word "首都" to English
首都
しゅと
[shuto]
IPA: /ɕɯːto/
Meaning
NounA city that is a seat of government.
How to use
首都 (shuto) — 'capital city'. 日本の首都は東京です — Japan's capital is Tokyo.
🇬🇧 English
capital city
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 首都
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅと
Romaji Transcription: shuto
Example Sentences
首都では大きなイベントが開催されます。
しゅとではおおきないべんとがかいさいされます。
Large events are held in the capital city.
首都の交通機関は便利です。
しゅとのこうつうきかんはべんりです。
The transportation system in the capital city is convenient.
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Common phrases
- 国の首都— country's capital
- 首都に移転する— move to capital
- 首都の人口— capital's population
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Frequency rank: #491 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "首都" mean?▼
The Japanese word "首都" means "capital city" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "首都"?▼
The word "首都" is read as "しゅと" (shuto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the capital city, the center of government.".
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