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近代国家 (kindaikokka) Japanese meaning: modern state | Kotomora
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Japan transitioned into a modern state through the Meiji Restoration.
In a modern state, the rule of law is established.
Kanji 代 substitute, change, convert Related words 近きん 代だい 化か 近代化 is the process of modernization, while 近代国家 is the resulting modern state.
国こく 民みん 国こっ 家か 国民国家 emphasizes the nation-state aspect with a focus on the people (国民), whereas 近代国家 highlights modernity in governance and institutions.
Etymology Compound of 近代 (modern times) and 国家 (state, nation). The term emerged in the late 19th century as Japan adopted Western political concepts.