Translation guide
The historical name for the Dutch colonial territories in Southeast Asia, primarily modern-day Indonesia. In Japanese, this is expressed using specific historical terms.
Referring to the Dutch East Indies as a historical geopolitical entity.
Abbreviation of 和蘭印度 (Oranda Indo), literally 'Dutch India'. This was the standard Japanese term for the Dutch East Indies during the colonial period.
蘭印は第二次世界大戦中に日本軍に占領された。
The Dutch East Indies were occupied by Japanese forces during World War II.
Full formal name meaning 'Dutch East Indies'. Used in historical and official contexts.
オランダ領東インドは現在のインドネシアにあたる。
The Dutch East Indies corresponds to present-day Indonesia.
Literally 'Dutch East Indies Archipelago'. A more descriptive term, less common but used in geographical contexts.
オランダ領東インド諸島は多くの島々から成っていた。
The Dutch East Indies consisted of many islands.
The term 蘭印 (Ran'in) was commonly used in Japan before and during World War II. In modern contexts, when referring to the same region, インドネシア (Indonesia) is used.