Kanji · N3 · 11 strokes
都 / capital
Kanji for capital or city.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ト、ツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | みやこ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
都 carries the meaning capital or city.
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How to write 都
Trace 都 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 都
都会とかいcity / urban area
都みやこcapital / metropolis
都合つごうconvenience
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都 in context
都会は空気が悪いです。
とかいはくうきがわるいです。
The air in the city is bad.
むかし京都に都がありました。
むかしきょうとにみやこがありました。
Long ago, the capital was in Kyoto.
あしたは都合が悪いです。
あしたはつごうがわるいです。
Tomorrow is not a good time for me.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 都 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
都 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/都
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