Netherlands in Japanese
"netherlands" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "netherlands" and related ideas.
蘭View details →
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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 netherlands?
The most common kanji for "netherlands" is 蘭, read as ran. It means orchid, Holland. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 蘭 have?
蘭 has 19 strokes.