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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.
国益を守る。
To protect national interests.
この条約は国益に反するという意見もある。
There are also opinions that this treaty goes against national interests.
外交交渉では、相手国との関係を維持しながらも国益を最大限に確保することが求められる。
In diplomatic negotiations, one must maximize national interests while maintaining relations with the other country.
USAGE:
国益 combines 国 (nation) and 益 (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.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 国益を守る: to protect national interests
- 国益に反する: to go against national interests
- 国益を優先する: to prioritize national interests
- 国益に適う: to serve national interests