Kyoto

American  

[kee-oh-toh, kyaw-taw] / kiˈoʊ toʊ, ˈkyɔ tɔ /

Or Kioto

noun

1. a city on S Honshu, in central Japan: the capital of Japan a.d. 794–1868.

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Kyoto British  

/ kɪˈəʊtəʊ, ˈkjəʊ- /

noun

1. a city in central Japan, on S Honshu: the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868; cultural centre, with two universities (1875, 1897). Pop: 1 387 264 (2002 est)

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Example Sentences

Residents of Kyoto and other tourist hotspots have expressed exasperation with selfie-taking crowds, and now an online backlash against Japan fever is growing.

From Barron's

To explore this further, a research team from Kyoto University designed an experiment focused on applying controlled strain to Sr2RuO4.

From Science Daily

While the warm water clearly helps them cope with winter cold, researchers at Kyoto University found that these baths do more than provide heat.

From Science Daily

Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a theoretical model examining whether disturbances in the ionosphere could apply electrostatic forces deep within the Earth's crust.

From Science Daily

“Tons of people dump their trash in our bins,” said co-founder Junsei Kido, 20, who wants to bring the business to other cities like Kyoto, as well as festivals and concerts.

From The Wall Street Journal