dragon in Japanese
dragon in Japanese is 竜, ドラゴン, 龍 — dragon means a mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
dragon in Japanese
竜
Pronounced: ryuu
In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
ドラゴン
Pronounced: doragon
In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
龍
Pronounced: ryuu
In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
What does "dragon" mean?
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noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
"The knight set out to slay the dragon."
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noun In East Asian mythology, a long, serpentine, generally benevolent creature associated with power and good fortune.
"The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade."
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noun (Informal) A fierce, intimidating woman.
"His boss was an absolute dragon in meetings."
dragon in a sentence
- The knight set out to slay the dragon.
- The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade.
- His boss was an absolute dragon in meetings.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dragon" in Japanese?
"dragon" in Japanese is 竜, ドラゴン, 龍. dragon means: A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
How do you pronounce 竜?
"dragon" in Japanese is 竜, pronounced "ryuu".
How do you use "dragon" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight set out to slay the dragon." In Japanese, "dragon" is 竜, ドラゴン, 龍.
Are there other ways to say "dragon" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "dragon": 竜, ドラゴン, 龍.
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