国家
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Base noun form. Refers to a political entity or sovereign state, often used in formal or academic contexts.
Theme
In a university library, User and their classmate Aiko are studying for a political science exam, discussing concepts related to nations and governance.
国家
こっか
state / country / nation
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'country' as a 'state' or 'nation' with a 'koku' (国) and 'ka' (家) meaning 'house' — together, 『国家』 (kokka) is like the 'house of the state' or 'nation-house'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『国家』 (kokka) is a formal term often used in political, legal, or historical contexts to refer to the state or nation as a sovereign entity. It appears in phrases like 『国家主義』 (kokka shugi, 'nationalism') or in discussions about government policies.
Forms
Base: 国家Base noun form. Refers to a political entity or sovereign state, often used in formal or academic contexts.