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national politics, national government, affairs of state
The political affairs and governance of a nation at the central level, as opposed to local or regional politics. Used in formal and journalistic contexts to discuss national-level political matters.
国政選挙が行われる。
A national election will be held.
彼女は地方政治から国政に進出した。
She moved from local politics to national politics.
国政に参加するためには、国民一人一人が政治に関心を持つことが大切だ。
For citizens to participate in national politics, it is important that each individual take an interest in political affairs.
USAGE:
国政 refers specifically to politics at the national level, distinguishing it from 地方政治 (local politics). It is commonly seen in news and political discourse.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 国政選挙: national election
- 国政に参加する: to participate in national politics
- 国政に進出する: to enter national politics
- 国政を担う: to bear responsibility for national governance