capital; seat of government
Primarily refers to a historical or current capital city, especially Kyoto as Japan's former capital. Also used for the seat of government in general.
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan.
A plan to move the capital is being discussed.
capital (of a field); city (of something)
Figurative use: a place that is the center or heart of a particular culture, industry, or activity, such as music, fashion, or art.
Paris is said to be the capital of fashion.
This city flourished as the capital of cinema.
location of the Imperial Palace
Specifically refers to the place where the Imperial Palace is located; often used in historical or formal contexts.
The term 'miyako' can also refer to the location of the Imperial Palace.
Paris is said to be the fashion capital of the world.
The samurai left the capital to go to war.
He traveled up to the capital to seek advancement.
city style; metropolitan
Tokyo bitterling
Eurasian oystercatcher · black-headed gull (archaic) · Cinnalepeta pulchella (spiral-shelled gastropod)
make a capital; have as capital
arriving in the capital
capital avenue; main thoroughfare of the capital
Miyamayomena savatieri; Gymnaster savatieri; Japanese aster