noun
Abbreviation for Russia, used mainly in compounds like 日露 (Japanese-Russian) or historical contexts. Not used as a standalone word for the country in modern Japanese; ロシア is the standard term.
See also: 露西亜 (ロシア)
日露戦争は1904年に始まった。
The Russo-Japanese War began in 1904.
この辞書では「露」はロシアの略称として使われる。
In this dictionary, 露 is used as an abbreviation for Russia.
Standard modern term for Russia. 露 is an abbreviation used in compounds and historical names.
Abbreviation of 露西亜 (ロシア), an ateji spelling for Russia. The kanji 露 was chosen phonetically.