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“countries” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikuniguni

Example

この地域の国々は協力しています。ko no chi iki no kuni guni wa kyō ryoku shi te i ma su

The countries in this region are cooperating.

Illustration for 国々 (countries)

How to say “countries” in Japanese

“Countries” in Japanese is 国々 (kuniguni).

Presents several countries together as distinct members of one larger set.

Full entry for 国々: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 国々

多くの国々が環境問題に取り組んでいます。ō ku no kuni guni ga kan kyō mon dai ni to ri ku n de i ma su

Many countries are working on environmental issues.

Tips for using 国々

  • 国々 (kuniguni) is common in formal or written contexts, where its repeated form can sound more elevated than an everyday reference to several countries.

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