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首都

shuto ɕɯto̞

The term refers to the primary city of a country or region that serves as the seat of government and administrative center. In Japan, it specifically denotes Tokyo, but it is used generally for any national capital worldwide.

Exemples

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日本の首都は東京です。

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

2

首都移転に関する具体的な計画が提案されました。

A concrete plan regarding the relocation of the capital was proposed.

3

イタリアの首都って、ローマだよね?

The capital of Italy is Rome, right?

Famille de mots

Nom
首都
Adjectif
首都の
Apparenté
首都圏
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Astuce mémo

Look at the kanji: 首 (Shu) means 'head' and 都 (To) means 'capital/metropolis'. It is the 'Head City' of the country.

Quiz rapide

イギリスの____はロンドンです。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 首都

Exemples

1

日本の首都は東京です。

everyday

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

2

首都移転に関する具体的な計画が提案されました。

formal

A concrete plan regarding the relocation of the capital was proposed.

3

イタリアの首都って、ローマだよね?

informal

The capital of Italy is Rome, right?

4

首都圏における人口集中は社会問題となっている。

academic

Population concentration in the metropolitan capital area has become a social issue.

5

弊社の本社は首都のビジネス街に位置しております。

business

Our headquarters is located in the business district of the capital.

Famille de mots

Nom
首都
Adjectif
首都の
Apparenté
首都圏

Collocations courantes

首都圏 metropolitan area (around the capital)
首都高速 metropolitan expressway
首都を定める to establish a capital
首都移転 relocation of the capital
首都直下 directly beneath the capital (usually regarding earthquakes)

Phrases Courantes

首都高速道路

Metropolitan Expressway

首都防衛

defense of the capital

首都機能

functions of the capital

Souvent confondu avec

首都 vs 都会

Tokai means any big city or urban area, whereas Shuto specifically means the political capital city.

首都 vs

Miyako is a more poetic or historical term for where the Emperor lives; Shuto is the modern administrative term.

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Notes d'usage

Shuto is a formal and neutral term used in news, geography, and official documents. When referring to the area surrounding Tokyo specifically, the term 'Shutoken' (首都圏) is more common than just 'Shuto'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'Shuto' to mean any large city, but it must be the seat of government. For general 'big city' vibes, use 'Tokai' (都会).

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Astuce mémo

Look at the kanji: 首 (Shu) means 'head' and 都 (To) means 'capital/metropolis'. It is the 'Head City' of the country.

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Origine du mot

A Sinitic compound where 'Shu' (head/leader) combines with 'To' (imperial city/metropolis).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a noun followed by the particle 'wa' or 'ga'. Often functions as a noun modifier using the particle 'no' (e.g., 首都の交通).
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Contexte culturel

While Tokyo is universally recognized as Japan's capital, there is no single law that explicitly defines it as such; it is the capital by virtue of the Diet and Imperial Palace being located there.

Quiz rapide

イギリスの____はロンドンです。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 首都

Mots lis

再生

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The act of playing back audio or video, or the process of restoration, recycling, and regeneration. It describes bringing something back to its original state or starting a process again, such as biological cell growth or economic recovery.

復興

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The process of restoration, reconstruction, or revival, especially after a major disaster or a long period of decline. It refers to rebuilding a physical area, an economy, or a cultural movement to its former strength or better.

修復

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The act of repairing or restoring something that has been damaged, broken, or degraded back to its original or functional state. It is used for physical objects like buildings and art, as well as abstract things like human relationships.

改造

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The process of modifying or restructuring an existing object, system, or organization to improve its function or change its purpose. It can refer to physical alterations, such as customizing a car, or abstract changes, like reshuffling a government cabinet.

改良

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The act of making a physical object, system, or technology better by removing defects or adding better features. It focuses on the improvement of the quality, functionality, or performance of things rather than abstract concepts like habits or feelings.

改革

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Kaikaku refers to the fundamental and systemic improvement or renewal of an existing institution, organization, or policy. It implies a large-scale change intended to fix deep-seated problems rather than minor incremental adjustments.

変革

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A fundamental and radical transformation or reform in a system, society, or organization. It suggests a significant shift from an old state to a completely new, improved structure.

刷新

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A complete renewal or renovation of a system, organization, or image to improve it. It implies sweeping away old, undesirable elements to start fresh with a completely new approach or appearance.

更新

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To replace something old with a newer version or to extend the validity of something like a contract or license. It is frequently used in the context of digital data updates, renewing documents, or breaking sports records.

革新

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革新 (kakushin) refers to the act of introducing new methods, ideas, or products to fundamentally change and improve an existing system or tradition. It is most commonly used in business, politics, and technology to describe 'innovation' or 'reform' that breaks away from old habits.

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