Japanese

くに
Meaning: country; nation; hometown
Part of Speech: Noun

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国

Example sentences

My country is very rich in nature.
日本は美しい国です。
Japan is a beautiful country.
我が国の経済は徐々に回復している。
Our country's economy is gradually recovering.
二つの国の間で悲惨な戦争が始まった。
A tragic war began between the two countries.
この店では、様々な国の料理を楽しむことができる。
In this shop, you can enjoy dishes from various countries.
冬は南の国へ旅行に行きたいです。
I want to travel to a southern country in winter.
勇敢な兵士たちが国を守るために戦った。
The brave soldiers fought to protect their country.
この国はかつて強力な王国だった。
This country used to be a powerful kingdom.
彼は国を救った英雄として称えられている。
He is praised as a hero who saved the country.
彼は将来、政治家になって国を良くしたいと考えている。
He is thinking about becoming a politician in the future and making the country better.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a sovereign state or one's local hometown/birthplace.

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