国立
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Base noun form. Describes something established or operated by the national government. Often used as a prefix, e.g., 『国立の』 (kokuritsu no, 'national').
Theme
During a school trip planning session, User and their classmate Aiko talk about visiting national parks in Japan.
国立
こくりつ
national
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Memory Hook
Think of a national park with a sign that says 'National' in big letters. 'Koku-ritsu' sounds like 'cook-rits' — imagine a cook who works for the national government! 'Cook-rits' → 国立 (kokuritsu, 'national').
Cultural Note
『国立』 (kokuritsu, 'national') is commonly used in Japan for institutions funded or operated by the national government, such as 『国立大学』 (kokuritsu daigaku, 'national university') or 『国立公園』 (kokuritsu kouen, 'national park').
Forms
Base: 国立Base noun form. Describes something established or operated by the national government. Often used as a prefix, e.g., 『国立の』 (kokuritsu no, 'national').