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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Word Origin and History for kioto

Kyoto

city in Japan, from kyo + to, both meaning "capital." Founded 794 as Heionkyo "Capital of Calm and Peace," it also has been known as Miyako and Saikyo. Kyoto Protocol so called because it was initially adopted Dec. 11, 1997, in the Japanese city.