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What is the Kanji for 'Metropolis'? | 都

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Metropolis', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Metropolis' is 都.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Metropolis

    Reading

    kunyomiみやこ

    miyako

    onyomi

    to

    tsu

    Parts

    Someone Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    都内: Tokyo. The Japanese noun '都内 (とない)' refers to the area within Tokyo Metropolis. It is commonly used to specify locations or events that are situated inside Tokyo. For example: I live in Tokyo「私は都内に住んでいます」(わたしはとないにすんでいます). The concert will be held in Tokyo「コンサートは都内で開催されます」(コンサートはとないではいかいされます). This term is particularly useful when distinguishing between Tokyo and other regions in Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    409

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Someone

    radical

    Meaning

    Mound

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 9 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 者 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, Together

    kanji

    Meaning

    Renowned, Author

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government office

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chopsticks

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part ⻏ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Section, Department

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mail

    kanji

    Meaning

    County, District

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suburbs

    kanji

    Meaning

    Young man, Guy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Residence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wicked

    kanji

    Meaning

    State, Japan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enclosure

    kanji

    Meaning

    What

Learn the Kanji

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What does 都 mean?

都 means 'Metropolis'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.