Japanese

こっか
Meaning: state; country; nation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

国
家

Example sentences

The police have a duty to protect the security of the state.
この文書には国家の機密が含まれている。
This document contains national secrets.
これは国家の存亡に関わる重大な事態だ。
This is a grave situation concerning the life or death of the nation.
朕は国家の安寧を願う
We wish for the peace of the nation.
国家の元首として、彼は平和を訴えた。
As the head of state, he called for peace.
民主主義国家において、国民こそが真の主権者である。
In a democratic nation, the people are the true sovereigns.
国家の大法を遵守することは国民の義務だ。
Obeying the major laws of the nation is the duty of the citizens.
国家の栄えを願って、人々は祈りを捧げた。
People offered prayers, wishing for the prosperity of the nation.
彼は国家の為に夙夜働いた。
He worked day and night for the sake of the nation.
彼は国家のために、蹇蹇匪躬の誠を尽くした。
He was known for showing selfless devotion and loyalty to the nation.

Usage Notes

Refers to a political community under one government; more formal than 'くに' (country).

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