The Japanese noun '国名 (こくめい)' refers to the name of a country. It is a compound word formed from '国 (くに)' meaning 'country' and '名 (めい)' meaning 'name'. This term is commonly used in contexts where the specific name of a country is being discussed or identified. For example: What is the country name?「国名は何ですか?」(こくめいはなんですか?). The country name is Japan「国名は日本です」(こくめいはにほんです). It is a straightforward term often used in geography, travel, and international discussions.