首都
しゅと (national) capital (city); metropolis
Why it means this
首 (the chief) + 都 (a city) — the capital city (首都機能移転; 首都直下地震).
Breakdown
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しゅと (national) capital (city); metropolis
首 (the chief) + 都 (a city) — the capital city (首都機能移転; 首都直下地震).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.