rich country; national enrichment
Refers to a wealthy nation or the policy of making a country prosperous. Often used in historical or political contexts, such as 富国強兵 (fukoku kyōhei, 'enrich the country, strengthen the military').
During the Meiji era, Japan adopted a national policy of enriching the country and strengthening the military.
That resource-rich country can truly be called a wealthy nation.
enrich the country, strengthen the army
Compound of 富 (fu, 'wealth') and 国 (koku, 'country'). The reading is on'yomi. The term has been used since classical Chinese texts and became prominent in Japan during the Meiji period as part of the slogan 富国強兵.