国こく威い

noun

national prestige; national dignity

Refers to the honor, dignity, or prestige of a nation. Often used in formal or political contexts.

• 国こく威いを高たかめる政せい策さくが求もとめられている。

  Policies that enhance national prestige are being called for.

• その事じ件けんは国こく威いを傷きずつけた。

  The incident damaged national dignity.