京 — Capital
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Going up (上) to the capital (京) is proceeding to the capital.
Frequently Asked Questions About 京 (Capital)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 京 (Capital)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 京 ("Capital", read as きょう) is: Kyoto (きょう), the capital of Japan, has many tall temples. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 京 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 京 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 京 means "Capital". Its primary reading is きょう (On'yomi: きょう; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 京?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 京 include: 上京 (じょうきょう - proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 京 (Capital) faster?
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