両国(りょうこく)

りょうこく
noun
both countries
1. both countries, the two countries
Refers to two countries being discussed, typically in the context of international relations, trade, or diplomacy.
両国(りょうこく)の関係(かんけい)が改善(かいぜん)した。
Relations between the two countries improved.
両国(りょうこく)間(かん)で条約(じょうやく)が結(むす)ばれた。
A treaty was concluded between the two countries.
両国(りょうこく)の間(あいだ)に長(なが)い間(あいだ)摩擦(まさつ)があった。
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.

WORD FORMATION:
両(りょう) (both) + 国(こく) (country) = both countries

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 両国(りょうこく)間(かん): between the two countries
  • 両国(りょうこく)の関係(かんけい): relations between the two countries
  • 両国(りょうこく)首脳(しゅのう): leaders of both countries

SIMILAR PATTERNS:

  • 両者(りょうしゃ): both parties/sides
  • 両方(りょうほう): both (general)

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

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Added 2026.2.4 22:51
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