Japanese

こくれん
Meaning: UN; United Nations
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

国
連

Example sentences

As a UN staff member, he is engaged in peacekeeping operations.
「国連」は国際連合の略称だ。
'Kokuren' is the abbreviation for the United Nations.
日本は国連に加盟している。
Japan is a member of the United Nations.
国連は紛争地域で平和維持活動を行っている。
The United Nations is conducting peacekeeping operations in conflict areas.
国際連合は略して国連と呼ばれます。
The United Nations is called Kokuren for short.

Usage Notes

Abbreviation for 国際連合 (Kokusai Rengō).

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