the capital (esp. Kyoto)
Archaic term for the capital city, particularly Kyoto. Used in historical or literary contexts.
The 'Scenes In and Around the Capital' are folding-screen paintings depicting the streets of Kyoto.
inside the capital; within the capital
outside Kyoto; outside the capital
capital (esp. Kyoto)
entering Kyoto; proceeding to Kyoto
Standard kanji for the archaic term referring to the capital, especially Kyoto.
Variant kanji form; rarely used.
Derived from the name of the ancient Chinese capital Luoyang (洛陽). The character 洛 was adopted in Japan to refer poetically to the capital, especially Kyoto.