王国
Meanings
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Refers to a country ruled by a king or queen, or the system of monarchy itself. Can also be used metaphorically for a domain or realm.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
He grew up in Brazil, the kingdom of soccer.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に王国を築くto build/found a kingdom in a place
He built a mighty kingdom on this land.
- 王国が栄えるfor a kingdom to flourish
That kingdom flourished for several centuries.
- 王国が滅びるfor a kingdom to fall/collapse
That kingdom was destroyed by war.
- 〈物〉の王国a metaphorical 'kingdom' dominated by a particular thing
This island is a kingdom of wild animals.