国境
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Noun referring to the boundary between countries or states. Used in contexts like travel, politics, and geography. Example: 『国境を越える』 (kokkyō o koeru, 'cross the national border').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing travel plans and geography while looking at a world map in a café.
国境
こっきょう
national or state border
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of a 'cook' (koku) drawing a line on a map to separate countries — that's the national border! 'Cook' line → 国境 (kokkyō, 'national border').
Cultural Note
『国境』 (kokkyō, 'national border') is a key term in geography and politics. Japan has borders with countries like Russia, China, and South Korea, often discussed in news about territorial disputes or immigration.
Forms
Base: 国境Noun referring to the boundary between countries or states. Used in contexts like travel, politics, and geography. Example: 『国境を越える』 (kokkyō o koeru, 'cross the national border').