How to use 国立 (こくりつ)

Meaning of 国立

The Japanese verb "国立" (こくりつ, kokuritsu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. National: Something that belongs to or is operated by the national government.
    • Example: 国立博物館は週末に多くの観光客が訪れます。
    • Translation: The national museum attracts many tourists on weekends.
  2. Government-funded or operated: Can refer to institutions or entities that are funded, owned, or operated by the government.
    • Example: 国立大学の入学試験は非常に難しいです。
    • Translation: The entrance exam for national universities is very difficult.

Learn 国立 from Animes

Dialogue

👉👉(エドワード) 国立中央図書館 第一分館
(Edward) National Central Library, First Branch

なるほど 木を隠すには森か
Indeed, the best way to hide a tree is in a forest.

あそこの蔵書量は ハンパではないからな
The volume of books there is not small at all.

Dialogue

そして機械鎧の修理を 終えたエドは―
And Ed, having finished repairing his automail,

👉👉マルコーの研究資料がある 国立中央図書館 第一分館の前に立つ
stands in front of the First Branch of the National Central Library, where Marcoh's research materials are.

(エドワード・エルリック) うわあああ
(Edward Elric) Wow!

マルコーさんの研究資料があ
Marcoh's research materials are—

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(ナレーション)マルコーの研究資料がある
(Narration) Marcoh's research materials were there

👉👉国立中央図書館第一分館は 火災により焼失
The First Branch of the National Central Library was destroyed by fire

エドたちは司書であった シェスカの協力 により
With the help of Sheska, a librarian, Ed and the others

研究資料を手に入れる
obtain the research materials

だが…
But...

(エドワード・エルリック) 賢者の石の 材料は生きた人間だ
(Edward Elric) The ingredients of the Philosopher's Stone are living humans

(ナレーション)さらなる真実を求めエドと アルは
(Narration) Seeking further truths, Ed and Al sneak into

廃棄された第五研究所に忍び込む
the abandoned Fifth Laboratory