synonym Comparative
国内
VS
帰国
Differences Between "国内" and "帰国"
Option A
国内
Meaning
domestic, internal (within a country)
Reading
こくない (kokunai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
今年は国内旅行を計画しています。
I am planning a domestic trip this year.
Option B
帰国
Meaning
returning to one's home country
Reading
きこく (kikoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は1年間の海外留学を終えて、来月帰国します。
He will complete his one-year study abroad and return to his country next month.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(domestic, internal (within a country))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 国内: 自分の国の内部を指します。「海外」の反対の意味です。/ Refers to within one's own country. It's the opposite of 'overseas' (kaigai).
- 帰国: Refers to returning to one's home country. Can be used with する as a verb (帰国する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you returning to your home country...?! No! Don't leave me behind! ...A-Ah, I meant it would be a huge operational loss to our department! Don't get the wrong idea, dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『帰国しちゃうの...？！嫌よ！私を置いていかないで！...って、あ、あかね！うちの部署の重大な人材損失になるって意味よ！変な勘違いすんじゃないわよ、バカ！』
- 国内: 自分の国の内部を指します。「海外」の反対の意味です。/ Refers to within one's own country. It's the opposite of 'overseas' (kaigai).
- 帰国: Refers to returning to one's home country. Can be used with する as a verb (帰国する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you returning to your home country...?! No! Don't leave me behind! ...A-Ah, I meant it would be a huge operational loss to our department! Don't get the wrong idea, dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『帰国しちゃうの...？！嫌よ！私を置いていかないで！...って、あ、あかね！うちの部署の重大な人材損失になるって意味よ！変な勘違いすんじゃないわよ、バカ！』
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