京けい畿き

noun

territories near Kyoto; Kyoto vicinity

Historical term referring to the area around the capital, Kyoto. Often used in contexts related to the Heian period or earlier administrative divisions.

See also: 畿内

• 京けい畿きの地ちは、古ふるくから文ぶん化かの中ちゅう心しんとして栄さかえた。

  The Kyoto vicinity flourished as a cultural center from ancient times.

noun

territories near the imperial palace; palace vicinity

More specific than sense 1, focusing on the immediate area around the imperial palace. Rare standalone use; mostly found in historical or literary descriptions.

• 京けい畿きの警けい備びは特とくに厳げん重じゅうであった。

  Security in the palace vicinity was especially strict.