1. Noun

   romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale

   Usually written using kana alone

2. (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; great undertaking; epic adventure

   Usually written using kana alone

3. (full-length) novel

   Usually written using kana alone

4. romance; love affair

   Usually written using kana alonesee ロマンス

5. romanticism

   Usually written using kana alonesee ロマンチシズムsee ロマン主義

Also written 浪曼【ロマン】roman