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capital, suburbs of capital

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
みやこ
On'yomi

畿 means "capital, suburbs of capital". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read みやこ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 畿 mean?
畿 means "capital, suburbs of capital". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 畿 have?
畿 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 畿 read?
It is read みやこ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 畿?
畿 is a JLPT N1 kanji.