noun
imperial capital; metropolis; old Kyoto
Historical term referring to the imperial capital, particularly Kyoto. In modern contexts, it may appear in historical or literary writing, but 京都 or 首都 are the common words.
京師は長く日本の都として栄えた。
The imperial capital flourished for a long time as the seat of Japan's government.
古文書には「京師」という表記がよく見られる。
The notation '京師' is often seen in ancient documents.