Japanese word

愛国

Pronunciation

Romajiaikoku

Meaning

  • nounpatriotism

Example

彼は愛国の精神を大切にします。kare wa ai koku no sei shin o tai setsu ni shi ma su

He values the spirit of patriotism.

Illustration for 愛国 (patriotism)

More examples

式典では愛国を表す歌が静かに流れます。shiki ten de wa ai koku o arawa su uta ga shizu ka ni naga re ma su

At the ceremony, a song expressing patriotism plays softly.

Core concept

It frames love of one's own country as a feeling that can shape hopes for its safety and future.

Common phrases

  • 愛国の精神ai koku no sei shin

    patriotic spirit

  • 愛国意識ai koku i shiki

    patriotic awareness

  • 愛国教育ai koku kyō iku

    patriotic education

Similar words

愛国心aikokushin: A feeling of deep attachment and loyalty to one's own country.
愛国主義aikokushugi: An ideology that promotes loyalty to and devotion to one's own country.

Definition in Japanese

自国を愛し、その発展や安全を願う気持ち。ji koku o ai shi so no hat ten ya an zen o nega u ki mo chi

Word origin

愛国 (aikoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound formed from 愛 (ai, "love") and 国 (koku, "country"), meaning love directed toward one's own country.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 愛国 (aikoku) has a formal tone and commonly appears in public discussions of history, politics, and civic ideals rather than casual conversation.

Related words

  • 愛国心aikokushinpatriotic feelingnoun
  • 愛国者aikokushapatriotnoun
  • 愛国的aikokutekipatrioticna-adjective

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