愛 国 心(あいこくしん)

あいこくしん

noun

patriotism

1. patriotism; love of one's country

A feeling of love, devotion, and attachment to one's country. In Japanese discourse, this term can carry complex connotations due to Japan's modern history.

愛国心(あいこくしん)は大切(たいせつ)だ。

Patriotism is important.

オリンピックになると愛国心(あいこくしん)が高(たか)まる。

Patriotism rises during the Olympics.

愛国心(あいこくしん)と排他主義(はいたしゅぎ)は区別(くべつ)しなければならない。

We must distinguish between patriotism and exclusionism.

Usage

In postwar Japan, overt expressions of 愛国心(あいこくしん) have been controversial due to associations with wartime nationalism. The term is used more carefully than its English equivalent "patriotism." Discussions about 愛国心(あいこくしん) in education have been particularly debated.

Common collocations

愛国心(あいこくしん)を持(も)つ (to have patriotism)
愛国心(あいこくしん)が強(つよ)い (to have strong patriotism)
愛国心(あいこくしん)を育(はぐく)む (to foster patriotism)

Related Words

Compare: 同胞(どうほう)愛(あい) (brotherly love)

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