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[たい(大)·こく(国)]
taikoku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 大国

noun
  1. large country; major nation; great power
  2. province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
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Definition and Synonyms for 大国

Superpower a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
Synonyms: 大国, 大邦, 強国, 超大国

Meanings for each kanji in 大国

» large; big
» country

Categories 大国 is a member of

Nation a politically organized body of people under a single government
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Sample Sentences for 大国

Japanese companies have set up factories on every continent, and Japanese banks help finance many of the world's major economic programs.
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Japan is one of the greatest economic powers in the world.
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Large countries shouldn't interfere with smaller countries.
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A nation need not necessarily be powerful to be great.
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It is said that Japan is the greatest economic power in the world.
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