国防
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Noun meaning 'national defense'. Used in contexts like military strategy or policy. Example: 『国防は重要です』 (kokubō wa jūyō desu, 'National defense is important').
Theme

In a university political science class, User and their professor, Mr. Tanaka, discuss current events related to national security.

国防

こくぼう

national defense

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Imagine a country's 'defense' as a 'goofy' (sounds like 国 'koku') shield protecting it. 'Goofy defense' → 国防 (kokubō, 'national defense').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『国防』 (kokubō, 'national defense') is a key topic in politics and media, often discussed in relation to the Self-Defense Forces『自衛隊』 (jieitai) and international security agreements.

Forms

Base: 国防Noun meaning 'national defense'. Used in contexts like military strategy or policy. Example: 『国防は重要です』 (kokubō wa jūyō desu, 'National defense is important').