くに

Country, nation, hometown

N5noun·kuni

How to remember it

The box 囗 encloses 玉 (jewel) — a boundary protecting treasure, a country.

Example sentences

  • 私の国は日本です。

    わたしのくにはにほんです。

    My country is Japan.

  • たくさんの国を旅行したいです。

    たくさんのくにをりょこうしたいです。

    I want to travel to many countries.

Usage

Also used affectionately for one's hometown or region of origin.

Related words

外国日本海外

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