also: カンツリー
Refers to the countryside or rural areas, often in contrast to the city. Common in compounds like カントリーサイド.
I want to spend a relaxing weekend in the countryside.
country music; country and western
Used in the context of music, especially the genre 'country and western'. Often appears in compounds like カントリーミュージック.
See also: カントリー＆ウェスタン
He's a big fan of country music and goes to the festival every year.
Rarely used as a standalone word for 'nation'; more commonly seen in compound words like カントリーリスク (country risk). In most contexts, 国 (くに) is preferred.
The term 'country risk' is often used in investment contexts.
I often listen to country music while driving.
backcountry; off-piste