Translation of Japanese word "国家" to English
国家
こっか
[kokka]
IPA: /kokka/
Meaning
NounA condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.
How to use
国家 (kokka) — 'state / nation'. 国家公務員 (kokka koumuin) — national public servant. 国家試験 — national exam. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
state / nation
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 国家
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こっか
Romaji Transcription: kokka
Example Sentences
国家の発展には教育への継続的な投資が欠かせない。
こっかの はってんには きょういくへの けいぞくてきな とうしが かかせない。
Continuous investment in education is indispensable for the nation's development.
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Common phrases
- とても国家 (totemo kokka)— very state / nation
Frequency rank: #1018 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "国家" mean?▼
The Japanese word "国家" means "state / nation" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "国家"?▼
The word "国家" is read as "こっか" (kokka). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "国家の発展には教育への継続的な投資が欠かせない。".
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