興こう亜あ

noun

raising Asia; development of Asia

Historical and sensitive term used during WWII to refer to the idea of making Asia prosper under Japanese influence. Not used in modern neutral contexts.

• 戦せん時じ中ちゅう、「興こう亜あ」という言こと葉ばがプロパガンダで使つかわれた。

  During the war, the term 'Kōa' was used in propaganda.