京
キョウ, ケイ, キン, みやこ, たか

capital, 10**16

JLPT4 G2 S8 F74

A depiction of one of a pair of expansive structures on high ground (compare 高) → *high hill* → *metropolis*; *capital* (← large settlement in sunny/bright heights safe from dangers such as floods or surprise attacks).

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