本国
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Noun meaning 'one's own country' or 'home country'. Used to refer to the country of origin or nationality. Example: 『彼の本国は日本です』 (kare no honkoku wa Nihon desu, 'His own country is Japan').
Theme
In a business meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss international projects and connections to their home countries.
本国
ほんこく
one's own country
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Imagine a book titled 'My Country' — 'hon' (本) means 'book' or 'origin', and 'kuni' (国) means 'country'. So, 'honkoku' (本国) is like the 'book of your origin country' — your own country!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『本国』 (honkoku) is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or international discussions, to refer to one's home country. It emphasizes a sense of origin and belonging, similar to 'motherland' in English.
Forms
Base: 本国Noun meaning 'one's own country' or 'home country'. Used to refer to the country of origin or nationality. Example: 『彼の本国は日本です』 (kare no honkoku wa Nihon desu, 'His own country is Japan').