国

国

"国" means "country" or "nation."

Here, '国' is used to refer to a nation or country in a general sense.

その国は歴史が豊かです。

That country has a rich history.

In this sentence, '国' represents one's own country or nation, used with a patriotic connotation.

国を守るために働いています。

I am working to protect the country.

Here, '国' is used in a plural sense, referring to various countries around the world.

世界には多くの国があります。

There are many countries in the world.