Korean

국가
Meaning: nation; country; state
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

國
家

Example sentences

The Republic of Korea is a democratic nation.
전은 윈난성에 위치했던 고대 국가였다.
Dian was an ancient state located in Yunnan.
경제 성장은 국가의 미래에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
Economic growth has a big impact on the future of a country.
국가 대표 선발 시험에 합격했다.
I passed the national team selection test.
헌법은 국가의 최고 법규로서 국민의 기본권을 보장한다.
The constitution, as the supreme law of the country, guarantees the basic rights of the people.
정부는 국가 재정을 건전하게 운영해야 한다.
The government must manage national finances soundly.
이스라엘은 지중해 연안에 위치한 국가이다.
Israel is a country located on the Mediterranean coast.
국가의 주체는 국민입니다.
The subjects of the state are the people.
조선 시대에는 유학이 국가의 통치 이념이었다.
During the Joseon Dynasty, Confucianism was the national governing ideology.
대한민국은 민주주의 국가입니다.
The Republic of Korea is a democratic nation.

Usage Notes

Refers to a political entity with territory, people, and sovereignty. Can be used in formal and official contexts.

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