Meaning

Primary

Japan And South Korea

Alternative

Japan And Korea

Word Type

noun

Explanation

With the of 日本, the means Japan. Then, you add Korea into the mix and you have Japan + Korea. This word means Japan and South Korea or Japan and Korea.

Reading

にっかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

この風習は日韓両国でよく見られます。

This custom is frequently seen in both Japan and Korea.

Kanji Composition