Kanji 国: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 国: country. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
country
This kanji depicts a precious jewel (玉) kept safely within a border or enclosure (囗). A place that protects its treasures within its boundaries represents a 'country'.
国境 (くにざかい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国境: national border / state boundary. Meanings and example sentences.
国産 (こくさん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国産: domestic products. Meanings and example sentences.
国定 (こくてい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国定: state-sponsored / national. Meanings and example sentences.
国土 (こくど): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国土: territory / land area. Meanings and example sentences.
国防 (こくぼう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国防: national defense / national security. Meanings and example sentences.
国有 (こくゆう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国有: state-owned / national property. Meanings and example sentences.
国連 (こくれん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国連: United Nations / U.N.. Meanings and example sentences.
国交 (こっこう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国交: diplomatic relations. Meanings and example sentences.
天国 (てんごく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 天国: heaven / paradise. Meanings and example sentences.
国王 (こくおう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国王: king / monarch. Meanings and example sentences.
国籍 (こくせき): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国籍: nationality / citizenship. Meanings and example sentences.
国立 (こくりつ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国立: national / state-run. Meanings and example sentences.
国語 (こくご): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国語: national language / Japanese language subject. Meanings and example sentences.
国民 (こくみん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国民: nation / citizens / people. Meanings and example sentences.
国家 (こっか): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国家: country / nation / state. Meanings and example sentences.
国会 (こっかい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国会: national parliament / congress. Meanings and example sentences.
国境 (こっきょう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国境: national border / state boundary. Meanings and example sentences.
全国 (ぜんこく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 全国: nationwide / whole country. Meanings and example sentences.
国際 (こくさい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国際: international. Meanings and example sentences.
外国 (がいこく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 外国: foreign country. Meanings and example sentences.
外国人 (がいこくじん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 外国人: foreigner / non-Japanese person. Meanings and example sentences.
国 (くに): meaning and examples
Japanese word 国: country / nation. Meanings and example sentences.
