Country in Japanese
"country" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
国
kuni
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "country". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
country
Reading: koku
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Treasure (玉) within borders (囗). Territory enclosed to protect treasure.
What it carries
Nation, homeland, identity. Represents belonging and patriotism.
Related kanji for "country"
home country, country
hou · peaceful
Composed of abundance and village. Abundant village.
country
shuu · nature
Composed of water and state. Sandbar in water.
in the country(also: level, manor, village)
shou
Composed of roof and earth. Manor on land.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for country?
The most common kanji for "country" is 国, read as koku. It means country. Related kanji: 邦 (home country, country), 洲 (country), 庄 (in the country).
How many strokes does 国 have?
国 has 8 strokes.