Japanese

しょこく
Meaning: various countries; many nations
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

諸
国

Example sentences

He traveled around various Asian countries and learned about different cultures.
彼は英・仏・独等のヨーロッパ諸国を歴訪した。
He visited European countries such as England, France, and Germany.
近年、アジア諸国の経済的な台頭が著しい。
In recent years, the economic rise of Asian countries has been remarkable.
その国は軍事力で近隣諸国に対する覇権を握ろうとしている。
That country is attempting to grasp hegemony over neighboring countries through military power.
先進諸国は環境問題への対策を強化している
Developed countries are strengthening measures against environmental problems.
大統領はアジア諸国を歴訪する予定だ。
The President is scheduled to visit various Asian countries.
ラテンアメリカ諸国の文化について学ぶ
I study the cultures of Latin American countries.
その外交官は以夷征夷の策を用いて、周辺諸国の対立を利用した。
The diplomat used the strategy of using one enemy against another, taking advantage of the conflicts between neighboring countries.
執着を捨て、雲遊萍寄の境地で諸国を巡る。
Abandoning all attachments, I wander through various countries in a state of unattached freedom.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to many or various countries in a general sense.

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