都: the kanji for capital; metropolis
都 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means capital; metropolis. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
都 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
都 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ト (to)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 都市とし · toshi | city |
| 東京都とうきょうと · Tōkyō-to | Tokyo Metropolis |
みやこ (miyako)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 都みやこ · miyako | capital |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …日本には大きな都市がたくさんある。Nihon ni wa ōkina toshi ga takusan aru.There are many big cities in Japan.
- 私は東京都に住んでいます。Watashi wa Tōkyō-to ni sunde imasu.I live in Tokyo Metropolis.
- 京都は昔、都でした。Kyōto wa mukashi, miyako deshita.Kyoto was once the capital.
- この都市は交通が便利です。Kono toshi wa kōtsū ga benri desu.This city has convenient transportation.
- 都内の観光地を巡りました。Tonai no kankōchi o meguri mashita.I toured tourist spots within Tokyo.
Questions about 都
How many strokes does 都 have?
都 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 都?
The on readings are to (ト), tsu (ツ). The kun readings are miyako (みやこ).
What JLPT level is 都?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 都
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.