かんこく
Kankoku
Other forms: 韓國
韓国 (Kankoku) is a Japanese noun meaning “South Korea, Republic of Korea, Korean Empire (1897-1910)”.
Meanings
- nounSouth Korea; Republic of Korea
- nounKorean Empire (1897-1910)
Examples
韓国料理は一般的に辛い。
Korean food is generally very spicy.
日本と韓国は、隣国同士だ。
Japan and South Korea are neighbors.
韓国は今や活気づいている。
Korea is now up and coming.
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