Mnemonic
A cocoon dangles from the city gate. A huntsman passes through, spotting another cocoon on the opposite post. Beyond the gates, a golden field stretches wide—welcome to the Suburbs of Capital, where silk and harvests feed the emperor's court.
Additional thoughts
Two cocoons frame the gateway like twin silk banners marking the boundary. The huntsman patrols between them, and the field beyond represents the fertile metropolitan farmland surrounding the imperial seat.Quick recall
Twin cocoon-draped gates, a huntsman on patrol, and a vast field mark the Suburbs of Capital.Details
The keyword for 畿 is suburbs of capital. This kanji refers to the region surrounding an imperial capital or royal seat, denoting the areas immediately adjacent to and under the direct influence of the capital city. In historical East Asian contexts, it designated the metropolitan district or home province of the emperor, essentially the heartland of political power. This concept is preserved in the Japanese place name "Kinki" (近畿), which refers to the region near the ancient capital.
- On'yomi
- き
- Kun'yomi
- みやこ