Kyoto
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Name — The former imperial capital of Japan, now a major city on Honshu famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional culture.
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How to use Kyoto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the Kyoto Protocol
visit Kyoto
Etymology
From Japanese 京都 (Kyōto), literally "capital city."
Full origin of Kyoto →Frequently asked questions
What does “Kyoto” mean?
The word “Kyoto” means the former imperial capital of Japan, now a major city on Honshu famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional culture. In plain terms, japan's historic former capital city, or, in policy contexts, shorthand for the Kyoto climate treaty.
How do you pronounce “Kyoto”?
“Kyoto” is pronounced KYOH-toh (/ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kyoto” in a sentence?
Here is “Kyoto” used in a sentence: “They spent a week in Kyoto visiting shrines and bamboo groves.”
What part of speech is “Kyoto”?
“Kyoto” is a name.
Where does the word “Kyoto” come from?
The word “Kyoto” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 京都 (Kyōto), literally "capital city.".
Is “Kyoto” a common word?
“Kyoto” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Kyoto” have?
“Kyoto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the former imperial capital of Japan, now a major city on Honshu famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional culture.
Related words
Kioto
Kyōto
