JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
都 — metropolis
- Reading
- ト・ツ・みやこ
- Meaning
- metropolis; capital; all; everything
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
都 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ト・ツ・みやこ and it means metropolis; capital; all; everything. 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.
都 appears in everyday japanese words such as 都 (capital), 都 (metropolitan) and 都心 (heart).
Japanese words containing 都
Frequently asked questions
What does 都 mean in Japanese?
都 means metropolis; capital; all; everything in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 都 read?
都 is read ト・ツ・みやこ. Reading it inside real words — 都 and 都 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 都 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 都 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 都 in a word?
A common word containing 都 is 都 (みやこ) — "capital". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 都 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 都 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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