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state, nation
A political entity with sovereignty over a territory and its people.
国家の安全を守る。
To protect national security.
国家予算が承認された。
The national budget was approved.
国家資格を取りたい。
I want to obtain a national qualification.
国家と個人の関係は、時代とともに変化してきた。近代国家では市民の権利が重視される。
The relationship between the state and individuals has changed over time. In modern nations, citizens' rights are emphasized.
国家 is a formal term for state or nation.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 国家として (as a nation)
- 国家的 (national, state-level)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 国家安全保障 (national security)
- 国家予算 (national budget)
- 国家資格 (national qualification/license)
- 国家機密 (state secret)
- 国家権力 (state power)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 国家: state, nation (formal, political)
- 国: country (general, everyday)
- 国民: citizens, people
- 民族: ethnic group, race