JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
京 — capital
- Reading
- キョウ・ケイ・キン・みやこ
- Meaning
- capital; 10\*\*16
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
京 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・ケイ・キン・みやこ and it means capital; 10\*\*16. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
京 appears in everyday japanese words such as 帰京 (returning to Tokyo) and 上京 (proceeding to the capital).
Japanese words containing 京
Frequently asked questions
What does 京 mean in Japanese?
京 means capital; 10\*\*16 in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 京 read?
京 is read キョウ・ケイ・キン・みやこ. Reading it inside real words — 帰京 and 上京 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 京 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 京 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 京 in a word?
A common word containing 京 is 帰京 (ききょう) — "returning to Tokyo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 京 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 京 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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