137.国

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国

1. Meaning and Reading

  • country, nation
  • Onyomi : こく
  • Kunyomi : くに

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 玉 : treasure

A country symbolized by square walls built to protect a treasure (玉).

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3. Example Words

国 くに
country, one's home country

Return to one’s home country.

国民 こくみん
people of a country

Value the opinions of the citizens.