強国
Meanings
1
strong nation; powerful country
Refers to a country with significant military, economic, or political power. Often used in geopolitical contexts.
Japan is known as an economic powerhouse.
That country is aiming to become a military power.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が強国になるfor a country to become a powerful nation
This country became a powerful nation in Asia.
- 〈場所〉が強国として台頭するfor a country to rise up as a powerful nation
China rose up as a powerful nation in Asia.