Compare: 都 vs 都

都みやこ

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

都と

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

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.

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.