English–Japanese

“domestic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikokunai

Example

国内のニュースを見ます。koku nai no nyū su o mi ma su

I watch domestic news.

Illustration for 国内 (domestic)

How to say “domestic” in Japanese

“Domestic” in Japanese is 国内 (kokunai).

Centers on what exists or happens within one's own country rather than across national borders.

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

Example sentences with 国内

この製品は国内で作られています。ko no sei hin wa koku nai de tsuku ra re te i ma su

This product is made domestically.

Tips for using 国内

  • In everyday Japanese, 国内 (kokunai) often modifies nouns such as 国内線 (kokunaisen), referring to domestic flights rather than international flights.

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