国益(こくえき)

こくえき
noun
national interest
formalwrittenpolitics
1. national interest, national benefit
The interests and benefits of a nation as a whole, especially in the context of foreign policy, trade, and diplomacy. A key concept in political and international relations discourse.
国益(こくえき)を守(まも)る。
To protect national interests.
この条約(じょうやく)は国益(こくえき)に反(はん)するという意見(いけん)もある。
There are also opinions that this treaty goes against national interests.
外交(がいこう)交渉(こうしょう)では、相手国(あいてこく)との関係(かんけい)を維持(いじ)しながらも国益(こくえき)を最大限(さいだいげん)に確保(かくほ)することが求(もと)められる。
In diplomatic negotiations, one must maximize national interests while maintaining relations with the other country.

Usage

国益(こくえき) combines 国(こく) (nation) and 益(えき) (benefit, profit). It is a staple of political journalism and diplomatic discourse. The word often appears in debates about trade agreements, foreign policy, and international cooperation.

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Related Words

Related: 利益(りえき) (benefit, profit)
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