No. 3,540 in Japanese
蘭
"蘭" means "orchid."
In a sentence
蘭の花は美しく、たくさんの種類があります。
The orchid flowers are beautiful and have many varieties.
In this sentence, '蘭' refers to 'orchid,' a type of flower. It is used as a noun in its floral context.
彼女は蘭の香りが好きです。
She likes the scent of orchids.
Here, '蘭' still signifies 'orchid,' but the focus is on its fragrance. The noun is associated with its sensory attribute.
蘭国との関係を改善する努力が続けられています。
Efforts to improve relations with the Kingdom of Lan are ongoing.
In this case, '蘭' is part of '蘭国,' which symbolizes a nation. It demonstrates usage in naming, reflecting geopolitical or cultural contexts.
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