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What does ロマン (roman) mean?

ロマン means romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale.

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Readingロマン
Romajiroman
Part of speechnoun
ロマン
roman

romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale

  1. 1noun romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale
  2. 2noun (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; great undertaking
  3. 3noun (full-length) novel
  4. 4noun romance; love affair
  5. 5noun romanticism

Also written: 浪漫、浪曼

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