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No. 1,456 in Japanese

祖国

"祖国" means "homeland" or "native country" in English.

In a sentence

  • 私は祖国の自然を大切に思っています。

    I cherish the nature of my homeland.

    In this sentence, 祖国 refers to one's homeland, specifically the country of origin or belonging, used to express connection and value.

  • 彼は祖国を離れて新しい生活を始めました。

    He left his homeland to start a new life.

    Here, 祖国 is used to indicate the country he is leaving, demonstrating the emotional context of departure.

  • 祖国の文化を知ることは自分のアイデンティティを理解する助けになります。

    Knowing the culture of your homeland helps understand your own identity.

    In this example, 祖国 is utilized to signify the homeland in the context of cultural identity and personal exploration.

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