also: にちロ
Japan and Russia; Russo-Japanese
Used in compound terms and contexts involving bilateral relations, such as 日露戦争 (Russo-Japanese War) or 日露関係 (Japan-Russia relations).
The Russo-Japanese War began in 1904.
Japan-Russia relations have a complex history.
Standard kanji spelling for Japan-Russia relations.
Variant using katakana ロ for Russia; common in news headlines and informal writing.
Abbreviation of 日本 (Japan) and 露西亜 (Russia), using the first kanji of each country's name.