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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

unknown

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A student attending a university or college for higher education. In Japan, it specifically refers to undergraduate students in a four-year university or a two-year junior college.

革命

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A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.

維持

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The act of keeping something in its current state, condition, or level over a period of time. It is commonly used to describe the maintenance of health, systems, relationships, or the status quo.

縮小

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The act of reducing the size, scale, or scope of something. It is commonly used when talking about downsizing operations, shrinking digital images, or narrowing the range of a project.

契約

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A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that specifies terms and conditions. It is commonly used for mobile phones, apartment rentals, and employment agreements.

取引

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A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

借金

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A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

予算

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A budget or an estimate of the amount of money available for a specific purpose. It refers to the financial plan or limit set before spending occurs in personal, business, or government contexts.

賃金

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Chingin refers to the money paid to a worker in exchange for labor or services, similar to wages. It is frequently used in formal, legal, and economic contexts, particularly when discussing minimum wage or labor statistics.

降格

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A noun or verb that describes a reduction in rank, status, or position within an organization or sports league. It is most commonly used when a worker is moved to a lower job title or when a sports team is moved to a lower division due to poor performance.

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