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大韓民国
daikanminkoku
Republic of Korea
大韓民国は東アジアに位置する国です。
The Republic of Korea is a country located in East Asia.
formal
The official name of South Korea, a sovereign state in East Asia.
大韓民国の首都はソウルです。
The capital of the Republic of Korea is Seoul.
This term is used in formal and official contexts, particularly in international relations and diplomatic documents.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use '大韓民国' in formal or official contexts, such as legal documents or international relations. In casual conversation, '韓国' is more commonly used.
Gold Rule
Official Name
Always use '大韓民国' when referring to the country in formal or official contexts, such as treaties, diplomatic communications, or legal documents.
Word Origin
The name is composed of '大韓' (Daehan, meaning 'Great Korea') and '民国' (Minkuk, meaning 'Republic'), reflecting its status as a sovereign republic.
Usage Notes
In everyday conversation, '韓国' (Kankoku) is more commonly used, while '大韓民国' is used in formal or official contexts.
Word Breakdown
大韓
Great Korea
prefix民国
Republic
suffix和英辞典