蘭方

らんぽう

Meanings

1. Noun Western medicine (as introduced to Japan by the Dutch during the Edo period)

Kanji

• 蘭 orchid; Holland. Read as ラン.
• 方 direction. Read as ホウ.

Words containing 蘭方

• 蘭方医 (らんぽうい) doctor practising Western medicine (during the Edo period)

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