首都
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Noun meaning 'capital city'. Used to refer to the main city of a country where the government is located. Example: 『東京は日本の首都です』 (Toukyou wa Nihon no shuto desu, 'Tokyo is the capital of Japan.').
Theme
During a geography class, User and their classmate Aiko talk about world capitals and travel plans.
首都
しゅと
capital city
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shoe' (首都 shuto sounds like 'shoe-toe') that rules the country — the capital city! 'Shoe-toe' → 首都 (shuto, 'capital city').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『東京』 (Toukyou, 'Tokyo') is the capital city, often referred to as 『首都』 (shuto, 'capital city'). It's a major hub for politics, economy, and culture, and is famous for landmarks like 『皇居』 (Koukyo, 'Imperial Palace').
Forms
Base: 首都Noun meaning 'capital city'. Used to refer to the main city of a country where the government is located. Example: 『東京は日本の首都です』 (Toukyou wa Nihon no shuto desu, 'Tokyo is the capital of Japan.').