English–Japanese
“patriotism” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaikoku
Example
彼は愛国の精神を大切にします。kare wa ai koku no sei shin o tai setsu ni shi ma su
He values the spirit of patriotism.
How to say “patriotism” in Japanese
“Patriotism” in Japanese is 愛国 (aikoku).
It frames love of one's own country as a feeling that can shape hopes for its safety and future.
Example sentences with 愛国
式典では愛国を表す歌が静かに流れます。shiki ten de wa ai koku o arawa su uta ga shizu ka ni naga re ma su
At the ceremony, a song expressing patriotism plays softly.
Tips for using 愛国
- In Japanese, 愛国 (aikoku) has a formal tone and commonly appears in public discussions of history, politics, and civic ideals rather than casual conversation.