1.
powerful nation; strong country; great power
A nation with significant military, economic, or political strength on the world stage.
Usage
強国 is often used with a modifier specifying the type of strength: 経済強国 (economic power), 軍事強国 (military power), 技術強国 (technological power).
Common collocations
- 経済強国 (economic powerhouse)
- 軍事強国 (military power)
- 技術強国 (technological power)
- 強国になる (to become a powerful nation)
Similar words
- 大国 (great power, major country) focuses more on size and overall influence.
Related Words
Synonym:
大国 (great power)
Compare:
超大国 (superpower (nation))
Compare:
弱小国 (minor power)