国交
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Base noun form. Refers to formal relations between countries, such as treaties, embassies, and international cooperation. Often used in political and news contexts.
Theme
At a university international relations seminar, User and their classmate Kenji discuss current global affairs and the importance of diplomatic ties between countries.
国交
こっこう
diplomatic relations
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Memory Hook
Think of 'kokkou' (国交) as 'country communication' — imagine two countries shaking hands to establish 'diplomatic relations'. 'Kok' sounds like 'cook' (as in cooking up a deal) and 'kou' like 'co-' (cooperating).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『国交』 (kokkou) is a key term in news and politics, often discussed in contexts like『国交正常化』 (kokkou seijouka, 'normalization of diplomatic relations') or『国交樹立』 (kokkou juritsu, 'establishment of diplomatic relations'). It reflects Japan's international engagements.
Forms
Base: 国交Base noun form. Refers to formal relations between countries, such as treaties, embassies, and international cooperation. Often used in political and news contexts.