彼は都へとゆく。
He goes to the capital.
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Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years.
古の都を訪れる
Visit the ancient capital.
この街道は都へと通じている。
This highway leads to the capital.
仙台は「杜の都」と呼ばれています。
Sendai is called the 'City of Trees'.
いにしえの都の面影が残る。
The vestiges of the ancient capital remain.
平安時代は、約400年間にわたって京都に都が置かれた時代です。
The Heian period was an era during which the capital was located in Kyoto for about 400 years.
古の都の面影は、悉失われてしまった。
The remnants of the ancient capital have been entirely lost.
明治維新の後、都が京都から東京へ遷都された。
After the Meiji Restoration, the capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.
延暦十三年に、都が平安京へ移された。
In the 13th year of Enryaku, the capital was moved to Heian-kyo.
Usage Notes
Refers to a place where the imperial palace or central government is located. It can also describe a city that is a center of politics, economy, or culture.
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