
KANJI
畿
imperial capital
capital region, realm of the emperor
Kun'yomi
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On'yomi
き
Example sentences
近畿地方は、古くから日本の政治、文化の中心として栄えてきました。
The Kinki region has flourished as a center of Japanese politics and culture since ancient times.
平安時代には、都の周囲の地域が畿内と称され、特別な地位を与えられました。
During the Heian period, the region surrounding the capital was called Kinai and was given a special status.
今年の全国高校駅伝は、近畿地方で開催されることが決定した。
It has been decided that this year's national high school ekiden (relay race) will be held in the Kinki region.
Practice exercises
1
畿
Answer
imperial capitalcapital regionrealm of the emperor
2
近畿
Kinki region (a geographical area in Japan)
Answer
きんき
3
畿
Answer
き
4
京畿
capital district; region around the capital
Answer
けいき
5
畿内
capital provinces; region directly under imperial rule (historical term)
Answer
きない
6
畿外
outside the capital region; the provinces
Answer
きがい