欧州連合
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Meanings
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Official name of the political and economic union of European countries. Often abbreviated as EU in both English and Japanese contexts.
The European Union consists of 27 member states.
The flag of the European Union features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が欧州連合に加盟するfor a country to join the EU
That country joined the EU in 2004.
- 欧州連合から脱退するto withdraw from the EU
The UK withdrew from the EU.
- 欧州連合が発足するfor the EU to be established/founded
The European Union was established in 1993.