also: ローマン · ろうまん
noun
romance (heroic tale); adventure story
Refers to medieval or heroic romances, such as Arthurian legends, or grand adventure tales.
from French roman
アーサー王のロマンは中世文学の傑作だ。
The Arthurian romances are masterpieces of medieval literature.
noun
grand dream; adventurous spirit; epic undertaking
Often used for ambitious, romantic, or seemingly impossible dreams and projects; carries a sense of idealism and adventure.
宇宙旅行は人類のロマンだ。
Space travel is a grand dream of humanity.
彼はロマンを追い求めて世界中を旅した。
He traveled the world in pursuit of adventure and romance.
noun
full-length novel; romance (novel)
A somewhat dated term for a long, often romantic or adventurous novel; modern usage tends toward 長編小説 or 大河小説.
この作家は壮大なロマンを書き上げた。
This author completed a grand romance novel.
noun
Used for romantic love or a love story; often interchangeable with ロマンス, though ロマン can sound more literary or idealistic.
See also: ロマンス
二人のロマンは映画のようだった。
Their romance was like something out of a movie.
noun
Refers to the artistic and intellectual movement; often used in compounds like ロマン主義.
ロマン主義は18世紀末に興った。
Romanticism arose at the end of the 18th century.