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愛国者 (aikokusha) Japanese meaning: patriot | Kotomora

愛あい国こく者しゃ

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Meanings

1

A person who loves and supports their country. Neutral term, but can carry political overtones depending on context.

彼かれは真しんの愛あい国こく者しゃだ。
He is a true patriot.

Kanji

愛love, affection, favourite
国country
者someone, person

Related words

国こく士し
愛国者 is the common, everyday word for a patriot, while 国士 is a more literary term reserved for someone of exceptional character and service to their nation.

Opposites

売ばい国こく奴ど
愛国者 praises someone as a loyal patriot, the direct opposite of 売国奴, which condemns someone as a traitor to their country.

Built from

愛あい国こく+者しゃ

Etymology

Compound of 愛国 (aikoku, 'love of country') + 者 (sha, 'person').