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[こく()·さい()]
kokusai
noun

English Meaning(s) for 国債

noun
  1. national debt; national securities; government bonds; government securities

Definition and Synonyms for 国債

Government Bond a bond that is an IOU of the United States Treasury
Synonyms: 国債
National Debt the debt of the national government (as distinguished from the debts of individuals and businesses and political subdivisions)
Synonyms: 国債
Government Bond considered the safest security in the investment world
Synonyms: 国債

Meanings for each kanji in 国債

» country
» bond; loan; debt

Categories 国債 is a member of

Debt money or goods or services owed by one person to another
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Bond a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money
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Sample Sentences for 国債

The balance of payments crisis emerged, forcing the government to put a brake on the economy.
My recommendation is that you invest in government bonds.
Given a high level of bond issues, the cost to service them will increase.
Greece can no longer pay off its debts.
Bonds were issued to finance a war.

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