竜
Mnemonic
You stand on a cliff as lightning splits the sky apart—and from that blinding flash, a colossal dragon erupts into existence! It stands tall in the crackling air, scales shimmering with arcs of lightning, roaring thunder across the heavens.
Additional thoughts
Picture the dragon materializing where the lightning bolt strikes the ground you stand on. Standing + Lightning = the storm-born Dragon of the East.Quick recall
Stand where lightning strikes and witness a mighty dragon born from the storm.Details
The keyword for 竜 is dragon. This kanji represents the mythical dragon of East Asian tradition, a powerful and auspicious creature associated with water, storms, and imperial authority. Unlike the fearsome dragons of Western mythology, the Eastern dragon is generally seen as a benevolent symbol of strength, wisdom, and good fortune. It is used in names, cultural references, and words related to this legendary serpentine creature.
- On'yomi
- りゅう、りょう、ろう
- Kun'yomi
- たつ、いせ