国籍
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Noun meaning nationality or citizenship, referring to the legal status of belonging to a particular country. Usage example: 『彼は日本国籍を持っています』 (kare wa nihon kokuseki o motte imasu, 'He holds Japanese nationality').
Theme
At an international student gathering, User meets Akira, who is curious about people's backgrounds. Akira starts a conversation about origins.
国籍
こくせき
nationality
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Think of a passport that shows your nationality — it's your country's identity! 'Country' (国) + 'register' (籍) = 『国籍』 (kokuseki, 'nationality').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『国籍』 (kokuseki, 'nationality') is an important legal concept used in official documents like passports and residency records. Japan traditionally has strict rules on dual nationality.
Forms
Base: 国籍Noun meaning nationality or citizenship, referring to the legal status of belonging to a particular country. Usage example: 『彼は日本国籍を持っています』 (kare wa nihon kokuseki o motte imasu, 'He holds Japanese nationality').