English–Japanese
“country” in Japanese
How to say “country” in Japanese
“Country” in Japanese is 国 (kuni).
It refers to a bounded community with its own land, people, and governing system.
Example sentences with 国
わたしはこの国が好きです。wa ta shi wa ko no kuni ga su ki de su
I like this country.
旅行の前に、行く国を決めます。ryo kō no mae ni i ku kuni o ki me ma su
Before the trip, I decide which country to visit.
Tips for using 国
- In Japanese history, 国 (kuni) also names a former regional administrative unit, so older texts may use it for a territory smaller than a modern country.
Other Japanese words for “country”
日本は独立した国家です。nihon wa doku ritsu shi ta kok ka de su
Japan is an independent country.