Japanese word

国々

Pronunciation

Romajikuniguni

Meaning

  • nouncountries

Example

この地域の国々は協力しています。ko no chi iki no kuni guni wa kyō ryoku shi te i ma su

The countries in this region are cooperating.

Illustration for 国々 (countries)

More examples

多くの国々が環境問題に取り組んでいます。ō ku no kuni guni ga kan kyō mon dai ni to ri ku n de i ma su

Many countries are working on environmental issues.

Core concept

Presents several countries together as distinct members of one larger set.

Common phrases

  • さまざまな国々sa ma za ma na kuni guni

    various countries

  • 国々の間kuni guni no aida

    between countries

Similar words

諸国shokoku: Various countries considered together as a group, often in formal or written language.
各国kakkoku: Each country in a group, viewed separately in relation to a shared matter.

Definition in Japanese

複数の国。fuku sū no kuni

Word origin

The word 国々 (kuniguni) is formed by repeating 国 (kuni, "country"), a pattern that marks a set of multiple countries.

Usage tips

  • 国々 (kuniguni) is common in formal or written contexts, where its repeated form can sound more elevated than an everyday reference to several countries.

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