Japanese

国内

こくない
Meaning: domestic; internal; within the country
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

国
内

Example sentences

I enjoy domestic travel.
この神社は、国内で最古の木造建築の一つです。
This shrine is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the country.
この工場は、国内で最大の自動車生産量を誇っています。
This factory boasts the largest automobile production volume in the country.
国内の情勢は依然として紛擾を極めている
The domestic situation continues to be in a state of extreme turmoil.
長引く不況の影響で、国内の経済活動は萎靡沈滞している。
Domestic economic activity is stagnating due to the impact of the prolonged recession.
長引く腐敗政治により、国内の綱紀廃弛はもはや修復不可能なレベルに達していた。
Due to prolonged political corruption, the breakdown of law and order in the country had reached an irreparable level.
彼の人気は国内にとどまらず、海外でも高く評価されている。
His popularity is not limited to Japan; it is also highly valued abroad.

Usage Notes

Refers to areas, events, or activities within the borders of a single nation. Antonym of 'kokugai' (overseas/abroad).

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