JLPT N1
竜
The East Asian dragon is a powerful, serpentine creature. It symbolizes strength, water, and good fortune.
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龍 traditional kanji
1 Noun
Dragon (East Asian)
The mythical East Asian dragon, a long, serpentine creature often depicted without wings and associated with water, clouds, and power.
Example
その お寺 の 天井 に は 、 大きな 竜 の 絵 が 描かれて いる 。
A painting of a large dragon is on the ceiling of that temple.
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2 Noun
A Titan / Master
A metaphor for an outstanding or powerful figure in a specific field, similar to calling someone a “titan” or “giant” in English.
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