自国
Meanings
1
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
I want to cherish my own country's culture.
The value of our home currency is falling.
Usage patterns
- 自国の利益を優先するto prioritize one's own country's interests
Countries often prioritize their own national interests.
- 自国と他国を比較するto compare one's own country with other countries
They compared their own country with other countries in terms of economic growth rate.
- 自国民を守るto protect one's own citizens
The government has a responsibility to protect its own citizens during disasters.
- 自国に帰るto return to one's own country
After finishing her studies abroad, she returned to her home country.