English–Japanese

“territory” in Japanese

Japanese

Also領土 (ryōdo) · 領地 (ryōchi)

Pronunciation

Romajikokudo

Example

日本の国土は広いです。nihon no koku do wa hiro i de su

Japan's territory is vast.

Illustration for 国土 (territory)

How to say “territory” in Japanese

“Territory” in Japanese is 国土 (kokudo).

Describes a country viewed through the complete stretch of land under its national control.

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

Example sentences with 国土

地図を見ると、その国の国土の形がよく分かります。chi zu o mi ru to so no kuni no koku do no katachi ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su

Looking at the map, you can clearly see the shape of the country's territory.

Tips for using 国土

  • The policy term 国土強靱化 (kokudo kyōjinka) refers to making national infrastructure and communities more resistant to disasters.

Other Japanese words for “territory”

その王国は広い領土を持っています。so no ō koku wa hiro i ryō do o mo tte i ma su

That kingdom has a large territory.

王は領地を守ります。ō wa ryō chi o mamo ri ma su

The king protects his territory.

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