Japanese

りょうこく
Meaning: both countries
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

両
国

Example sentences

The leaders of both countries held a meeting and confirmed the strengthening of friendly relations.
米中両国はハイテク分野で主導権を争っている。
The US and China are competing for leadership in the high-tech sector.
両国は新しい貿易協定について協議を重ねた。
The two countries held repeated discussions on the new trade agreement.
両国の首脳が会談を行った。
The leaders of the two countries held talks.
両国は軍事同盟を結んだ。
The two countries formed a military alliance.
長年の争いを終え、ついに両国は和解した。
After years of conflict, the two countries finally reconciled.
両国は友好的な関係を築いている
The two countries are building a friendly relationship.
両国の相互理解が重要です
Mutual understanding between the two countries is important.
両国間の緊張が高まり、ついに開戦に至った。
Tension between the two countries escalated, finally leading to the outbreak of war.
両国は泥沼の戦争に突入した。
The two countries entered a quagmire of war.

Usage Notes

Refers to two specific countries being discussed.

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