Japanese Conversation · Level 45
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Japanese word
韓国
Pronunciation
Romajikankoku
Meaning
- nounSouth Korea
Example
私は韓国へ行きます。watashi wa kan koku e i ki ma su
I am going to South Korea.
More examples
来年、韓国で日本語を教えます。rai nen kan koku de nihon go o oshi e ma su
I will teach Japanese in South Korea next year.
Common phrases
韓国へ行くkan koku e i ku
go to South Korea
韓国から来るkan koku ka ra ku ru
come from South Korea
Similar words
大韓民国daikanminkoku: The official name of the country used in formal documents and settings.
Definition in Japanese
朝鮮半島南部に位置する国。chō sen han tō nan bu ni i chi su ru kuni
Word origin
韓国 (Kankoku) combines 韓 (kan, "Korea") and 国 (koku, "country").
Usage tips
- In English, South Korea is common, while the country's formal name is the Republic of Korea.