大国(たいこく)

たいこく
noun
major power, great nation
1. major power, great nation
A country that has significant influence on global affairs due to its economic strength, military power, territory, or political clout. Used in geopolitical discussions about world powers.
経済(けいざい)大国(たいこく)としての責任(せきにん)がある。
There is a responsibility as a major economic power.
二(ふた)つの大国(たいこく)の対立(たいりつ)が世界(せかい)情勢(じょうせい)に影響(えいきょう)を与(あた)えている。
The rivalry between the two great powers is affecting the world situation.
かつての軍事(ぐんじ)大国(たいこく)が今(いま)では平和(へいわ)国家(こっか)として知(し)られるようになった。
A country once known as a military great power has now come to be known as a peaceful nation.

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Similar words

大国(たいこく) vs 超大国(ちょうたいこく): 超大国(ちょうたいこく) means "superpower" and is reserved for the most dominant nations. 大国(たいこく) is a broader term for any influential major nation.

大国(たいこく) vs 強国(きょうこく): 強国(きょうこく) emphasizes military or competitive strength, while 大国(たいこく) emphasizes overall size and influence.

Related Words

Related: 超大国(ちょうたいこく) (superpower)
Antonym: 弱小国(じゃくしょうこく) (minor power)
general
Added 2026.2.20 22:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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