This is the 1456th most frequent Japanese word.
祖国
"祖国" means "homeland" or "native country" in English.
In this sentence, 祖国 refers to one's homeland, specifically the country of origin or belonging, used to express connection and value.
私は祖国の自然を大切に思っています。
I cherish the nature of my homeland.
Here, 祖国 is used to indicate the country he is leaving, demonstrating the emotional context of departure.
彼は祖国を離れて新しい生活を始めました。
He left his homeland to start a new life.
In this example, 祖国 is utilized to signify the homeland in the context of cultural identity and personal exploration.