N3
しゅと (shuto)
首都
capital city
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the principal city of a country or region, typically where the government is located. Used in formal and general contexts when talking about a nation's capital.
📝 Example Sentences
日本の首都は東京です。
The capital city of Japan is Tokyo.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "首都"!
日本の＿＿＿は東京です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 東京は日本の政府があり、中心となる都市なので「首都」が適切です。
English: Tokyo is the center city where the Japanese government is located, so 'capital city' (shuto) is appropriate.
English: Tokyo is the center city where the Japanese government is located, so 'capital city' (shuto) is appropriate.
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