古都

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 古都 is read こと and is a noun for a former capital or a city with a long historical and cultural legacy.
• Basic usage: It is used to describe aspects of a historic city, such as its old streets or traditional festivals.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• More than merely old
  • It conveys a history as a capital or an accumulated cultural character, rather than merely saying that a city is old.