This is the 8136th most frequent Japanese word.
小国
"Small country."
In this sentence, "小国" (small nation) is used to describe a country characterized by its relatively small size or influence in a historical context.
日本はかつて小国として世界の注目を浴びていました。
Japan was once a small nation that drew the world's attention.
Here, "小国" refers to nations with smaller geographical areas or populations, highlighting the scale aspect in humanitarian contexts.
彼の夢は、小国の人々を助けることです。
His dream is to help the people of small countries.
"小国" is used to imply smaller or less powerful countries emphasizing political collaboration within a region.