母国
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Noun meaning 'home country' or 'motherland'. It is a compound of 母 (bo, 'mother') and 国 (koku, 'country'), often used to refer to one's native land.
Theme
At an international food festival, User and their colleague Akira, who is from another country, share stories about their home cultures and traditions.
母国
ぼこく
one's home country
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Imagine your 'mother' (母 haha) giving you a globe of your 'country' (国 kuni) — that's your 'home country' or 母国 (bokoku). 'Mother country' → 母国 (bokoku, 'home country').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 母国 (bokoku) is often used in formal contexts or discussions about nationality and heritage. It conveys a sense of pride and belonging, similar to 'homeland' in English.
Forms
Base: 母国Noun meaning 'home country' or 'motherland'. It is a compound of 母 (bo, 'mother') and 国 (koku, 'country'), often used to refer to one's native land.