# 京

> 京: capital, metropolis

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- **On'yomi readings**: キョウ, ケイ, キン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: みやこ
- **Meanings**: capital, metropolis

## Notes

Originally depicting a tall building, this kanji represents a large city or capital. It is famously used in Tokyo (Toukyou) and Kyoto. As a character, it conveys the idea of a central, elevated, or significant administrative location. It is a common kanji appearing in many place names across Japan and is classified as JLPT N3.