皇居
こうきょ
koukyo
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
皇居 (こうきょ (koukyo)) means "Imperial Palace (of Japan)". The reading is こうきょ (koukyo). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Imperial Palace (of Japan)
Also : Imperial residence
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Example Sentences
皇居は日本の象徴であり、多くの人々に尊敬されている。
こうきょはにほんのしょうちょうであり、おおくのひとびとにそんけいされている。
The Imperial Palace is a symbol of Japan and is respected by many.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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