龍
KanjiJLPT N1
Dragon
dragon, imperial
Mnemonic
You stand outside looking at the moon, when suddenly you see a long figure flying past. You can't believe your eyes, it's a dragon.
Details
The keyword for 龍 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 symbolizes wisdom, strength, and good fortune. This is the traditional (non-simplified) form of the character and appears frequently in names, folklore, and cultural expressions throughout Japan and China.
- On'yomi
- りゅう、りょう、ろう
- Kun'yomi
- たつ