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JLPT N1

善隣

A formal word for being a “good neighbor,” almost always used to describe relations between countries.

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善隣友好 zenrin yuukou - good-neighborly friendship
Noun

Good Neighborly Relations

The principle of maintaining friendly and peaceful relationships with one’s neighbors, used almost exclusively in a formal context to talk about diplomacy between countries.

Example

日本 は 近隣 諸国 と の 善隣 外交 を 基本 方針 と して い ます 。

Japan's basic policy is good-neighbor diplomacy with surrounding countries.

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善隣
ぜんりん
A formal word for being a "good neighbor," almost always used to describe relations between countries.
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