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愛国者 (あいこくしゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

愛あい国こく者しゃ

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Meanings

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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。

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.

He is a true patriot.

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').