Translation guide
Expresses the idea of an entire nation or all parts of a country. Japanese uses several nouns and adverbial phrases depending on whether the focus is on the land, the people, or the scope of an action.
Referring to the whole country as a geographic or political entity.
Most common word for 'the whole country' or 'nationwide'. Used in news, formal contexts, and everyday speech.
Here is the weather forecast for the whole country.
The news spread across the whole country.
Emphasizes 'all over the country' or 'throughout the country'. Often used with verbs of movement or spreading.
His name is known throughout the whole country.
Literary or formal term for 'the whole land/territory'. Often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
The earthquake struck the whole country.
Referring to all the people of a country collectively.
Describing an action or state that covers the whole country.
全国 is the standard word for 'the whole country' and is neutral in register. 国中 emphasizes 'all over' or 'throughout' and is often used with verbs like 知れ渡る (become widely known) or 探す (search). 国中 can feel slightly more colloquial or emotive.
Used in schools across the whole country.
Searched all over the country.
The phrase '全体の国' is not natural Japanese. Use 全国 or 国中 instead.