Holland in Japanese
"holland" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
蘭
ran
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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orchid, Holland
Reading: ran
19 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Combines 'grass' (艹) with an abbreviated form related to elegance, referring to the fragrant, refined orchid flower. Prized as a noble plant.
What it carries
Symbolizes elegance, nobility, and grace. As one of the Four Gentlemen (plum, bamboo, chrysanthemum, orchid), represents virtues of the noble person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for holland?
The most common kanji for "holland" is 蘭, read as ran. It means orchid, Holland. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 蘭 have?
蘭 has 19 strokes.