両りょう京きょう

noun

the two capitals

Refers to a pair of historically or culturally significant capitals, most commonly Tokyo and Kyoto in a Japanese context, or Chang'an and Luoyang in a Chinese context. Often used in historical, literary, or comparative discussions.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だいには、両りょう京きょうを結むすぶ街かい道どうが整せい備びされた。

  During the Edo period, roads connecting the two capitals were developed.

• 中ちゅう国ごく史しでは、長ちょう安あんと洛らく陽ようが両りょう京きょうとして栄さかえた。

  In Chinese history, Chang'an and Luoyang flourished as the two capitals.