南なん都と

noun

Nara (historical/poetic)

Historical and poetic name for Nara, often used in contrast with 北都 (Kyoto).

See also: 北都

• 南なん都とは古こ都と奈な良らの雅が称しょうである。

  Nanto is an elegant name for the ancient capital Nara.

noun

Kōfuku-ji (temple in Nara)

Refers specifically to Kōfuku-ji, a major Buddhist temple in Nara, often in historical or religious contexts.

See also: 北嶺

• 南なん都とは興こう福ふく寺じを指さすこともある。

  Nanto can also refer to Kōfuku-ji.