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国: country

country; nation
8 strokesElementary · Grade 2 (9級)in 250 words here

Readings

On
コク
Kun
くに

Alone it is くに. In compounds it is こく: 外国(がいこく), 中国(ちゅうごく), 全国(ぜんこく).

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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The numbers show the order. The course page animates each stroke.

Key words

国くにcountry
外国がいこくforeign country
中国ちゅうごくChina
全国ぜんこくwhole country
国民こくみんcitizens

Example sentences

Japan is a country surrounded by the sea.

A friend came from abroad.

People all over the country know this song.

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