Japanese word

諸国

Pronunciation

Romajishokoku

Meaning

  • nounvarious countries

Example

日本は諸国と交流しています。nihon wa sho koku to kō ryū shi te i ma su

Japan interacts with various countries.

Illustration for 諸国 (various countries)

More examples

来年はアジアの諸国を旅行したいです。rai nen wa a ji a no sho koku o ryo kō shi ta i de su

I want to travel to various Asian countries next year.

Core concept

Presents several countries together rather than focusing on one particular country.

Common phrases

  • 諸国との交流sho koku to no kō ryū

    interaction with various countries

Similar words

国々kuniguni: Multiple countries viewed as separate nations within a group.
各国kakkoku: The individual countries that make up a group of countries.

Definition in Japanese

いくつもの国。i ku tsu mo no kuni

Word origin

諸国 (shokoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound formed from 諸 (sho, "various") and 国 (koku, "country").

Usage tips

  • In news, official statements, and formal writing, 諸国 (shokoku) can refer collectively to countries around the world.

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