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Base noun form. Refers to a nation or sovereign state. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic). Example: 『日本は国です』 (Nihon wa kuni desu, 'Japan is a country').
Theme
At a language exchange event, User and Aya discuss their travel experiences and favorite countries.
国
くに
country
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Imagine a globe with countries marked on it. Each country is a 'kuni' — think of 'country' as 'kuni' (国, kuni, 'country').
Cultural Note
In Japan, people often ask 『お国はどちらですか？』 (okuni wa dochira desu ka?, 'Where is your country?') to inquire about someone's nationality or place of origin, showing interest in cultural background.
Forms
Base: 国Base noun form. Refers to a nation or sovereign state. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic). Example: 『日本は国です』 (Nihon wa kuni desu, 'Japan is a country').