English–Japanese
“homeland” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisokoku
Example
彼は祖国を愛しています。kare wa so koku o ai shi te i ma su
He loves his homeland.
How to say “homeland” in Japanese
“Homeland” in Japanese is 祖国 (sokoku).
Describes the country a person feels bound to as a place of belonging and national identity.
Example sentences with 祖国
海外で暮らす彼女は、祖国の家族と毎週連絡を取っています。kai gai de ku ra su kano jo wa so koku no ka zoku to mai shū ren raku o to tte i ma su
Although she lives abroad, she keeps in touch with her family in her homeland every week.
Tips for using 祖国
- Motherland is an English word with a similar meaning, but it usually sounds more literary or emotionally charged than homeland.