JLPT N1
蘭
This kanji usually means “orchid.” But in historical or formal words, it’s a shorthand for “the Netherlands.”
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ラン Katakana for orchid
オランダ modern word for the Netherlands
1 Noun
Orchid
The flower known as an orchid.
Example
母 の 日 に 、 きれいな 蘭 の 鉢植え を 贈り ました 。
I gave my mother a beautiful potted orchid for Mother's Day.
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2 Noun
Holland / The Netherlands
An abbreviation for Holland or the Netherlands, used almost exclusively in specific compound words.
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