Meaning of hoko in Japanese

その日は強風で、私は傘をおちょこにされてしまった。
It was very windy that day, and I had my umbrella blown inside out.

生活水準の面では、その共和国は欧米諸国に追い付いた。
As for the standard of living, the republic has caught up with the West.

あの国は近隣諸国との外交関係を絶った。
That country broke off diplomatic relations with the neighboring countries.