Japanese Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Japanese word
国交
Pronunciation
Romajikokkō
Meaning
- noundiplomatic relations
Example
両国は国交を結びました。ryō koku wa kok kō o musu bi ma shi ta
The two countries established diplomatic relations.
More examples
隣国との国交が数年間途絶えていました。rin goku to no kok kō ga sū nen kan to da e te i ma shi ta
Diplomatic relations with the neighboring country had been suspended for several years.
Core concept
Refers to the official ties that connect one country with another in international affairs.
Common phrases
国交を結ぶkok kō o musu bu
establish diplomatic relations
国交を維持するkok kō o i ji su ru
maintain diplomatic relations
国交を断絶するkok kō o dan zetsu su ru
break off diplomatic relations
Similar words
外交関係gaikōkankei: The diplomatic connection between countries, including their official dealings and contact.
Definition in Japanese
二つ以上の国の間にある外交上のつながり。futa tsu i jō no kuni no aida ni a ru gai kō jō no tsu na ga ri
Word origin
国交 (kokkō, "diplomatic relations") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 国 (koku, "country") and 交 (kō, "interaction or relations").
Usage tips
- The English phrase "diplomatic relations" can remain in use even when relations are friendly or stable, while 国交 (kokkō) names the official connection itself.
Opposites
- 断交dankōdiplomatic rupturenoun