Meaning of 故国 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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故国
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Kana Readingここく
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Romajikokoku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- one's native land
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Example Sentences
故国, ここく used in context
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The soldiers were ready to die for their country.
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The soldiers ached for their homeland.
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They abandoned their country.
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He was never to return to his native country again.
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He was never to see his native land again.
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He is still aching for his home.
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happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
On: コ
Kun: ゆえ, ふる.い, もと
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