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Meanings
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nations; states; various countries
Refers to multiple countries collectively, often in diplomatic or historical contexts. Common in phrases like 列国会議 (international conference) or 列国間の協定 (agreement among nations).
The nations signed the treaty.
Tensions among the nations are rising.
Usage patterns
- 列国が〈場所〉に集まるfor various nations to gather (at a conference, summit, etc.)
Representatives of various nations gathered in Geneva.
- 列国間の〈事〉an agreement, dispute, etc. between multiple nations
A new agreement was concluded among the nations.
- 列国の〈人〉leaders/representatives of various nations
Prime ministers of various nations attended the emergency meeting.