noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one's own country; home country
Used in contrast with 他国 (another country) or in contexts of national policy, economy, and international comparison. Often appears in news and formal writing.
See also: 他国
自国の文化を大切にしたい。
I want to cherish my own country's culture.
The value of our home currency is falling.