Japanese Conversation · Level 72
75 words
Japanese word
国土
Pronunciation
Romajikokudo
Meaning
- nounterritory
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a country viewed through the complete stretch of land under its national control.
Common phrases
広い国土hiro i koku do
vast territory
国土を守るkoku do o mamo ru
protect the territory
国土の大部分koku do no dai bu bun
most of the territory
Similar words
領土ryōdo: The land that belongs to and is governed by a country.
Definition in Japanese
一つの国を形づくる土地の全体。hito tsu no kuni o katachi zu ku ru to chi no zen tai
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 国土 (kokudo) joins 国 (koku, "country") with 土 (do, "land"), making the meaning of national land clear.
Usage tips
- The policy term 国土強靱化 (kokudo kyōjinka) refers to making national infrastructure and communities more resistant to disasters.