Kioto

[ kee-oh-toh; Japanese kyaw-taw ]

/ kiˈoʊ toʊ; Japanese ˈkyɔ tɔ /

noun

Kyoto.

Definition for kioto (2 of 2)

Kyoto

or Kio·to

[ kee-oh-toh; Japanese kyaw-taw ]

/ kiˈoʊ toʊ; Japanese ˈkyɔ tɔ /

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for kioto

But if you wish to see something large you can visit the Buddhist temple in Kioto.
From Pole to Pole|Sven Anders Hedin
Miaco and Yeddo, which we did know something about, are quite cut out, and replaced by Kioto and Tokio.
A Voyage in the 'Sunbeam'|Annie Allnut Brassey
More recently the artists of Kioto have resorted to imitations of Satsuma and porcelain decorations, and of European styles.
The Ceramic Art|Jennie J. Young
Kioto is one of the principal places for the manufacture of faïence, porcelain, and cloisonné.
The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II|A.E. Nordenskieold

We have spent time and money in getting them up, however; certain things we have even sent for to Osaka or Kioto.
A Japanese Boy|Shigemi Shiukichi

British Dictionary definitions for kioto (1 of 2)

Kioto

/ (kɪˈəʊtəʊ, ˈkjəʊ-) /

noun

a variant spelling of Kyoto

British Dictionary definitions for kioto (2 of 2)

Kyoto

Kioto

/ (kɪˈəʊtəʊ, ˈkjəʊ-) /

noun

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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