“The country” in Japanese
Short answer
The country in Japanese is “在” (zai). Full meaning: the country, countryside; outskirts, suburbs; presence, being in attendance.
Other ways to say “The country” in Japanese
田園
denen the country, countryside, rural districts; cultivated land, fields
地方
jikata district, region, area, locality; the country, countryside, the provinces, rural area; person in charge of music (in a Japanese dance performance)
同国
doukoku same country, same province; the (said) country
在郷
zaikyou being in one's hometown; countryside, the country, rural districts
在地
zaichi place where one lives; countryside, the country
ちほう
chihou district, region, area, locality; the country, countryside, the provinces, rural area; person in charge of music (in a Japanese dance performance)
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