noun
Japan, the US, China, and South Korea
A compound noun used in political, economic, or diplomatic contexts to refer to these four countries collectively. Often seen in news headlines and reports.
日米中韓の首脳会談が開かれた。
A summit meeting of Japan, the US, China, and South Korea was held.
Abbreviation formed from the first kanji of each country's name in Japanese: 日 (Japan), 米 (United States), 中 (China), 韓 (South Korea).