noun
Goguryeo
Historical term for the ancient Korean kingdom Goguryeo (37 BCE–668 CE). Used in historical contexts.
See also: 高句麗
高麗は古代朝鮮の三国の一つである。
Goguryeo was one of the Three Kingdoms of ancient Korea.
noun, used as a prefix
Korean; from Goryeo
Prefix used in compounds to indicate something is Korean or was introduced from Korea, especially in historical or cultural terms. Often seen in words like 高麗楽 (Goryeo music) or 高麗人参 (Korean ginseng).
See also: 高麗楽
高麗楽は雅楽の一種である。
Komagaku is a type of gagaku (court music) introduced from Korea.
高麗人参は健康に良いとされている。
Korean ginseng is said to be good for health.
Another name for Goguryeo, used more in Chinese historical contexts. 高麗 (こま) is the Japanese reading often used in native historical references.
From the name of the Korean kingdom Goryeo (高麗). The reading こま is the Japanese approximation of the Korean name.