naga in Japanese
naga in Japanese is ナーガ, 竜 — naga means in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.
naga in Japanese
ナーガ
Pronounced: nāga
(Indian mythology) A member of a class of semi-divine creatures, often taking the form of a very large snake and associated with water.
竜
Pronounced: ryuu
(Indian mythology) A member of a class of semi-divine creatures, often taking the form of a very large snake and associated with water.
What does "naga" mean?
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noun In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.
"The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance."
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noun A fantasy or fictional creature with a human or humanoid upper body and a serpent's lower body.
"The video game's final boss was a naga who could summon poisonous vines."
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naga in a sentence
- The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance.
- In several Southeast Asian legends, a naga guards hidden treasure beneath rivers and lakes.
- The video game's final boss was a naga who could summon poisonous vines.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "naga" in Japanese?
"naga" in Japanese is ナーガ, 竜. naga means: In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.
How do you pronounce ナーガ?
"naga" in Japanese is ナーガ, pronounced "nāga".
How do you use "naga" in a sentence?
Example: "The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance." In Japanese, "naga" is ナーガ, 竜.
Are there other ways to say "naga" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "naga": ナーガ, 竜.
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