Japanese

たこく
Meaning: foreign country; other country; other land
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他国の文化を尊重することは重要だ。
Respecting the cultures of other countries is important.
他国の主権を蹂躙する行為は許されない。
The act of violating another country's sovereignty is unforgivable.
他国の主権を侵略することは許されない。
Invading the sovereignty of another country is not permitted.
その国は武力を行使して他国に侵攻した。
That country used military force to invade another country.
その国は古くから他国と交易を行っていた。
That country has been trading with other countries since ancient times.

Usage Notes

Refers to a country or region other than one's own. It can also mean leaving one's hometown for another place.

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