noun
making a country prosperous; prosperous country
Refers to the act of bringing prosperity to a nation or to a nation that is prosperous. Often used in historical or political contexts.
彼は興国に生涯を捧げた。
He devoted his life to making the country prosperous.
この政策は興国の基盤となるだろう。
This policy will become the foundation of a prosperous country.
noun
Kōkoku era (1340-1346)
Historical era name of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō period. Used only in historical contexts.
興国年間に南朝の勢力は一時的に回復した。
During the Kōkoku era, the Southern Court's power temporarily recovered.