patriotism; service to one's country
A somewhat formal or literary term for devotion to one's nation, often implying action or sacrifice. Less common in everyday speech than 愛国心.
He joined the military out of a spirit of patriotism.
To make every effort for the good of one's country.
dying for one's country
unfailing devotion to one's country; serving one's country for seven lives
loyalty and patriotism
Compound of 報 (repay, recompense) and 国 (country), literally 'repay one's country'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.