ナショナル
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular), na-adjective
Used as a katakana na-adjective or prenominal modifier meaning connected with a nation or country. Common in compounds and set phrases such as ナショナルチーム and ナショナルブランド.
He became the coach of the national team.
This product is known as a national brand.
That issue needs to be considered from a national perspective.
Usage patterns
- ナショナル〈物〉forms compound nouns meaning 'national ~', as in national team or national brand
He played an active role as a member of the national team.
- ナショナル〈事〉used before abstract nouns to mean 'national (level of)' something, as in a national brand or a national issue
That company is now known as a national brand.