Japanese

せんと
Meaning: transfer of the capital
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

遷
都

Example sentences

After the Meiji Restoration, the capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.
710年に、奈良の平城京へ遷都が行われた。
In 710, the capital was moved to Heijo-kyo in Nara.
桓武天皇は、平安京への遷都を断行したことで知られる。
Emperor Kanmu is known for having carried out the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo.

Usage Notes

Moving the seat of government to a different city.

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