国益
Meanings
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national interest
Refers to the interests or benefit of a nation as a whole, often used in political, economic, or diplomatic contexts.
The government entered the negotiations with national interest as the top priority.
That policy was criticized as being against the national interest.
Usage patterns
- 国益を守るto protect the national interest
The government tried to protect the national interest in the negotiations.
- 国益を損なうto harm the national interest
That decision risks harming the national interest.
- 国益にかなうto be in line with the national interest
This policy is thought to serve the national interest in the long run.
- 国益のためにfor the sake of the national interest
Diplomats work for the sake of the national interest.