Japanese Conversation · Level 37
90 words
Japanese word
国旗
Pronunciation
Romajikokki
Meaning
- nounnational flag
Example
国旗が風に揺れています。kok ki ga kaze ni yu re te i ma su
The national flag is waving in the wind.
More examples
式典では国旗を掲げます。shiki ten de wa kok ki o kaka ge ma su
At ceremonies, we raise the national flag.
Core concept
It refers to a flag that publicly stands for a particular nation.
Common phrases
国旗を掲げるkok ki o kaka ge ru
raise the national flag
国旗を降ろすkok ki o o ro su
lower the national flag
国旗に敬礼するkok ki ni kei rei su ru
salute the national flag
Similar words
旗hata: A piece of cloth used as a sign, symbol, or decoration, including one that represents a nation.
Definition in Japanese
国家を表す旗。kok ka o arawa su hata
Word origin
The compound combines 国 (koku, "country") with 旗 (ki, "flag"), and koku changes to kok before ki in pronunciation.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use flag for many kinds of banners, whereas national flag is used when the national identity of the banner matters.
Other meanings
- flagnoun