Kyoto

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

the ancient imperial capital of Japan

“The temples of Kyoto attract millions of visitors.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkjoʊtoʊ/

Syllables

kyo·to

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Anagrams of Kyoto

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tokyo

Words you can make from Kyoto

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