1.
powerful nation; strong country; great power
A nation with significant military, economic, or political strength on the world stage.
経済強国になる。
To become an economic powerhouse.
世界の軍事強国が集まった。
The world's military powers gathered.
この国は技術強国として知られ、多くのイノベーションを生み出してきた。
This country is known as a technological powerhouse and has produced many innovations.
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.