敵軍は首都を占領し、戒厳令を敷いた。
The enemy army occupied the capital and imposed martial law.
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Example sentences
東京は日本の首都として、政治や経済の中心地となっている。
As the capital of Japan, Tokyo is the center of politics and the economy.
日本の首都、即ち東京。
The capital of Japan, namely Tokyo.
フランスの首都はパリです。
The capital of France is Paris.
ロンドンはイギリスの首都です
London is the capital of England.
Usage Notes
Refers to the city that serves as the seat of government of a country.
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