also: えいけい
noun
London; British capital
Obsolete term for London, used in historical or literary contexts. Modern Japanese uses ロンドン.
See also: ロンドン
明治時代の文献には「英京」という表記が見られる。
The notation '英京' can be seen in documents from the Meiji period.
Standard modern term for London; 英京 is an obsolete historical name.
Compound of 英 (England) and 京 (capital), literally 'English capital'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a pattern of naming foreign capitals with 京, such as 北京 (Beijing).