Word details
国
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 国.
Dictionary
Entry
1
country; state
Examples
その王がその国を治めていた。
The king governed the country.
2
region
Examples
『北の国から』は、北海道富良野市を舞台にしたフジテレビジョン制作のテレビドラマ。
"From the North Country" is a TV drama produced by Fuji TV and set in Furano in Hokkaido.
3
national government; central government
4
home (i.e. hometown, home country)
Examples
その科学者は国の内外で有名である。
The scientist is famous both at home and abroad.
5
Historical term
province (of Japan)
6
Archaic
land; earth
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