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民族意識 (みんぞくいしき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
national consciousness ; ethnic awareness
Refers to a shared sense of identity, culture, or belonging among people of the same nation or ethnic group. Often used in political, historical, or sociological contexts.
意い
識しき
を
強きょう
化か
する
こと
を
目もく
的てき
と
し
て
いる
。
The policy aims to strengthen ethnic awareness.
Kanji 民 people, nation, subjects 識 discriminating, know, write Similar words 愛あい 国こく 心しん 愛国心 is patriotism or love for one's country, often with an emotional or loyal connotation, while 民族意識 is a broader, more sociological concept of shared ethnic or national identity.
ナショナリズム ナショナリズム is nationalism, a political ideology or movement, whereas 民族意識 is the underlying consciousness or awareness that can fuel such movements.
Etymology Compound of 民族 (みんぞく, 'ethnic group, nation') and 意識 (いしき, 'consciousness, awareness').
