also: たいロ
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
toward Russia; with Russia
Used in political, economic, or diplomatic contexts to describe relations, policies, or attitudes directed at Russia.
The government plans to review its policy toward Russia.
Trade with Russia has been declining in recent years.
Standard kanji form using the character 露 for Russia.
Alternative form using katakana ロ for Russia; common in modern media.
Compound of 対 (toward, against) and 露 (abbreviation for 露西亜, an older kanji spelling of Russia).