No. 3,524 in Japanese
自国
"自国" means "one's own country" or "homeland."
In a sentence
彼は自国を愛している。
He loves his own country.
In this sentence, 自国 refers to one's own country, emphasizing a sense of belonging and patriotism.
自国の文化を外国に紹介する。
Introducing one's country's culture to foreign countries.
Here, 自国 denotes one's own country in the context of cultural exchange or representation.
政府は自国の利益を最優先するべきだ。
The government should prioritize its country's interests.
In this sentence, 自国 implies the speaker's own country, often used in discussions of national policies or priorities.
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