Kanji

国

country

Kanji

Grade

Grade 2

Strokes

8 strokes

Radical

囗部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

コク

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

くに

Nanori (Name Reading)

くに, とき

Common Readings

コク, くに

Example sentences

くに
私の国は自然がとても豊かだ。

My country is very rich in nature.

日本 にほん
日本は美しい国です。

Japan is a beautiful country.

王国 おうこく
この国はかつて強力な王国だった。

This country used to be a powerful kingdom.

聖騎士 せいきし
聖騎士は王国を守ることを誓った

The paladin swore to protect the kingdom.

帝国 ていこく
かつてこの大陸は、強大な帝国によって支配されていた。

Once, this continent was ruled by a powerful empire.

支配 しはい
彼は巨大な帝国を支配していた

He ruled over a vast empire.

国王 こくおう
国王は国民の幸せを願っている。

The King wishes for the happiness of the people.

陛下 へいか
国王陛下は国民から深く愛されていた。

His Majesty the King was deeply loved by the people.

国家 こっか
警察は国家の安全を守る義務がある。

The police have a duty to protect the security of the state.

機密 きみつ
この文書には国家の機密が含まれている。

This document contains national secrets.

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