植民地
しょくみんち
shokuminchi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
植民地 (しょくみんち (shokuminchi)) means "Colony". It is read しょくみんち (shokuminchi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Colony
Also : Colonial territory · Overseas territory · Dependent territory
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Example Sentences
かつての植民地は今、独立した国家として国際社会で活動している。
かつてのしょくみんちはいま、どくりつしたこっかとしてこくさいしゃかいでかつどうしている。
Former colonies are now active in the international community as independent nations.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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