(りょうこく)

りょうこく
noun
both countries
formal
1. both countries, the two countries
Refers to two countries being discussed, typically in the context of international relations, trade, or diplomacy.
Relations between the two countries improved.
両国(りょうこく)(かん)条約(じょうやく)(むす)ばれた
A treaty was concluded between the two countries.
There was friction between the two countries for a long time.

両国(りょうこく) is commonly used in news and diplomatic contexts.

Forms

(りょう) (both) + (こく) (country) = both countries

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Usage

両国(りょうごく) is also a place name in Tokyo, famous for sumo wrestling.