立彬の日本語
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開国， かいこく
1. founding a country 2. opening of a country (e.g. Japan) to the world, ending (a policy of) national seclusion
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米国政府は日本を開国させようと試みた。
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The U.S. Government made an attempt to open Japan's doors.
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開国は日本文明に大きな影響をもたらした。
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The opening of the country had a great influence on Japanese civilization.
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