Compare: 都 vs 都

都と

Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; metropolitan prefecture

都みやこ

capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government

N3Noun

Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; metropolitan prefecture

都(と)庁舎に行き、そこでまた列の中(なか)で待った。

The woman left and went to the courthouse, where she waited in line again.

「都(と)庁舎でもらえますよ」と係員が付け加えた。

"You can get it at the Metropolitan Government Office," the clerk added.

みやこ都

N5CommonNoun

capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government

住めば都(みやこ)。

Wherever you live is the best place.

奈良はとても古い都(みやこ)です。

Nara is a very old city.