青龍
seiryuu
The Japanese term for "blue dragon" is 青龍 (seiryuu).
青龍 refers to the blue dragon, specifically used in traditional and historical contexts.
Meaning: Glaucus atlanticus (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
seiryuu
When do people say it?
In Japanese mythology and the concept of the Four Symbols, 青龍 (Seiryuu) represents the Azure Dragon of the East.
Did you know?
- In many traditional Japanese arts, such as calligraphy or woodblock printing, the concept of 青龍 is often associated with the element of 'wood' rather than water, due to its connection to Spring.
- The color 'blue' in 青 is historically a much broader concept in Japan, often encompassing shades of green that would be considered distinct in English.
- The 青龍 is often paired with the 朱雀 ('vermilion bird') of the South in traditional architecture and temple layouts to balance spiritual energies.
Examples in context
- 昨日、ゲームで青い竜 (Aoi Ryū) に勇敢に立ち向かった。Yesterday, I bravely faced a blue dragon in the game.
Example conversation
Himari and Daito are looking at a marine biology book together.
- 陽葵 Himari見て、この青龍すごくかっこいいよ！Mite, kono seiryū sugoku kakkoii yo!Look, this blue dragon is so cool!
- 大翔 Hiroto本当に！青龍ってどこに住んでいるの？Hontō ni! Seiryū tte doko ni sunde iru no?Really! Where do blue dragons live?
- 陽葵 Himari温かい海に住んでいるみたいだよ。Atatakai umi ni sunde iru mitai da yo.It seems they live in warm seas.
- 大翔 Hirotoいつか本物を見てみたいな。Itsuka honmono o mite mitai na.I want to see a real one someday.
