波斯

Etymology
Borrowed from (alternatively, from a Sogdian term); first used during the  dynasty to refer to the.

Proper noun

 * 1)  Persia

Etymology 1
From, ultimately from.

First cited to the  of the late 900s.

Proper noun

 * 1)   Persia, especially ancient Persia

Usage notes
Usage might be restricted to contexts about ancient China.

Etymology 2
Borrowed from during the.

First cited in 1708.

Proper noun

 * 1)   Persia

Etymology 3
Borrowed from.

First cited in 1839.

Proper noun

 * 1)  Persia

Usage notes

 * The kanji spelling is uncommon in modern usage.
 * Both forms and  are attested.  The former is preferred in various resources.