Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes

/ country

Kanji for country or nation.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)コクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)くにNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

国 carries the meaning country or nation.

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How to write 国

Trace 国 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 国
Animated stroke order — 8 strokes
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Common compounds with 国

ちゅうごくChina
くにcountry
かんこくSouth Korea
がいこくforeign country
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国 in context

ちゅうごくはおおきいくにです

China is a big country.

あめりかもおおきいくにです

America is also a big country.

りーさんはかんこくからきました

Mr. Lee came from South Korea.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 国 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 国 (country) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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