Meaning

Primary

Diplomacy

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You want to mix opinions from outside your country into the way you handle things. That's called diplomacy. If you mix your country with the ones outside of your own, you'll all profit!

Reading

がいこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 外交ルート

    diplomatic routes

    外交力

    diplomatic skills

Context Sentences

日本の外交についての本はたくさんある。

There are many books about Japanese diplomacy.

外交力が足りないんですよ。

Diplomatic skills are not enough.

アメリカとの外交をリードする人はだれですか?

Who leads diplomacy with the United States?

Kanji Composition