noun
nation building; state building
Refers to the process of constructing or developing a nation, including its political, economic, and social systems. Often used in historical, political, and developmental contexts.
戦後の国づくりには多くの困難があった。
There were many difficulties in the post-war nation building.
新しい大統領は国づくりに力を入れている。
The new president is focusing on nation building.
More formal and technical term for nation building, often used in academic or official contexts.
Refers to community or town development, a smaller scale than 国づくり.
Compound of 国 (くに, 'country') and 作り (つくり, 'making'), with rendaku voicing つくり → づくり. The term has been used since ancient times, but gained modern prominence in post-war Japan.