Dragon in Japanese Kanji Symbol: Origins, Meaning, and Writing Guide
Dragon in Japanese Kanji Symbol: Origins, Meaning, and Writing Guide
The Origin of Dragon in Kanji Symbol
The dragon is a hieroglyphic character that is said to be based on the character for “the figure of a dragon with four legs, a wiggling torso and tail, and a spire on its head.
◆龍, 竜
Hiragana Reading (Onyomi): Ryu, Rou, Bou, Mou
Hiragana Reading (Kunyomi): Tatsu
What kind of creature is a dragon?
Although dragons are divine beasts that originated in China, they have spread throughout the world and left behind a variety of legends.
For example, in some Asian countries, including Japan, dragons were worshipped as water gods that brought rain. In the West, on the other hand, there are many legends of dragons as powerful enemies of mankind.
It is very interesting that the image of the dragon changes depending on the local culture because of its non-existence, but the common point is that it is based on the overwhelming power of the dragon.
In China, the dragon is a well-known symbol of the emperor.
Stroke order of the Kanji symbol for Dragon
Since there are many strokes in this kanji, be careful to check the size of each individual part to ensure that the whole is balanced.
The key to writing a cool dragon kanji is to write it slightly up to the right and to ask a lot of the last part of the stroke.
Dragon in Kanji written with a Japanese brush
Four-Character Kanji Phrases Containing ‘龍, 竜’ (Dragon)
◆画龍点睛【Garyoutensei】
Hiragana Reading: がりょうてんせい
Meaning: Adding the finishing touch. Painting the dragon’s eyes, representing the essential finishing touch that brings a work of art or any project to life.
◆竜攘虎搏【Ryuujuukohaku】
Hiragana Reading: りゅうじょうこはく
Meaning: A fierce battle between equally powerful opponents.
◆竜章鳳姿【Ryuushouhoushi】
Hiragana Reading: りゅうしょうほうし
Meaning: An imposing and majestic appearance, much like the legendary creatures, dragon and phoenix.
◆竜驤虎視【Ryuujuukoshi】
Hiragana Reading: りゅうじょうこし
Meaning: Being full of vigor and ambition, intimidating the world with one’s power.
◆竜蟠虎踞【Ryuubankokyo】
Hiragana Reading: りゅうばん-こきょ
Meaning: Someone with exceptional abilities staying in one area and fully manifesting their capabilities.
◆竜吟虎嘯【Ryouginkoshou】
Hiragana Reading: りょうぎんこしょう
Meaning: People of similar minds understand each other’s actions and intentions, resonating with one another.
Summary of Dragon in Kanji
The number of strokes is large and difficult to balance when writing this kanji.
However, it is one of the coolest kanji because it represents the shape of a dragon, and is probably one of the most popular among the many kanji.
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