国柄
Meanings
1
national character; regional character
Refers to the distinctive cultural, social, or political character of a country or region. Often used in discussions of national identity, traditions, or governance style.
Japan's national character is deeply tied to the changing of the four seasons.
The policy was criticized as not fitting the country's national character.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に国柄が出るfor a country's character to show through in something
That architectural style clearly reflects Japan's national character.
- 独特の国柄a country's distinctive national character
This country has a distinctive national character.
- 国柄を反映するto reflect a country's national character
That law is said to reflect the country's national character.