noun
royal capital; imperial capital
Refers to the capital city of a kingdom or empire, often used in historical or fantasy contexts.
その物語の舞台は、美しい王都だった。
The story was set in a beautiful royal capital.
王都には大きな城がある。
There is a large castle in the royal capital.
Compound of 王 (king) and 都 (capital). The reading おうと is the on'yomi of both characters.