No. 1,262 in Japanese
国立
"National."
In a sentence
国立大学に入学しました。
I enrolled in a national university.
In this sentence, '国立' modifies '大学' (university), indicating that the entity is established and operated by the nation, emphasizing its national status.
この街には国立博物館があります。
There is a national museum in this city.
Here, '国立' describes '博物館' (museum), identifying it as a facility funded and maintained by the government.
国立の公園は自然が豊かです。
National parks have abundant nature.
'国立' in this context precedes '公園' (park), defining these parks as officially designated and protected by national government authorities.
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