護国 ごこく Meanings Noun defense of one's country; defence of one's country Kanji 護 protect. Read as ゴ. 国 country. Read as コク. Words containing 護国 保護国 (ほごこく) protectorate 護国神社 (ごこくじんじゃ) shrine honoring war dead 鎮護国家 (ちんごこっか) spiritual protection of the state And 1 more. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists