“Capital” in Japanese
Short answer
Capital in Japanese is “元手” (motode). Full meaning: capital, funds, seed money; asset.
Other ways to say “Capital” in Japanese
原資
genshi capital, principal
柱頭
chuutou capital (of a column); stigma
京師
keishi capital, metropolis, old Kyoto
首府
shufu capital (city)
元金
gankin capital, principal
京華
keika capital, national capital
首都
shuto capital (city), metropolis
都
miyako capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital), seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.), city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
京洛
kyouraku capital (esp. Kyoto)
キャピトル
kyapitoru capital; capitol
キャピタル
kyapitaru capital
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