Countries which had relation through "sakuho," "choko," or "goshi" were called respectively "sakuho-koku (countries which were conferred peerage)," "chokokoku (countries which bring tribute)," or "goshikoku (countries which are trading partners).
そしてこれまで述べてきたような「冊封」や「朝貢」、「互市」によって中国と関係を持つ国々をそれぞれ「冊封国」・「朝貢国」・「互市国」という。