遷都 (せんと) — relocation of the capital

遷都 is read せんと and listed as a noun. Meaning: relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 遷都.

  • 左遷 させん demotion
  • 変遷 へんせん change
  • 古都 こと ancient city
  • 首都 しゅと (national) capital (city)
  • 都会 とかい city
  • 都合 つごう circumstances
  • 都市 とし town
  • 都心 としん city centre (esp. of Tokyo)
  • 州都 しゅうと state capital
  • 都庁 とちょう Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Office)
  • 首都圏 しゅとけん Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area