How to Say "Raion" in Japanese

ライオン

raion[ɾa̠iõ̞ɴ]

The Japanese word for lion is ライオン (raion).

Meaning: administrative unit (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

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The guardian statues at Shinto shrines are called 狛犬 (komainu), which literally means 'lion-dog', blending the identities of two different animals.
In Japanese folklore, the 獅子舞 (shishimai) or 'lion dance' is performed during festivals to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck.
In Japanese culture, the native word 獅子 (shishi) is the preferred term for art and mythology, whereas the borrowed ライオン (raion) is used for the actual biological animal.

Two people are discussing where they live.

大翔 Hiroto

美咲さんは、どのライオンに住んでいますか？
misaki-san wa, dono raion ni sunde imasu ka?
Misaki, which district do you live in?
美咲 Misaki

私は中央ライオンに住んでいます。
watashi wa chūō raion ni sunde imasu.
I live in the Central District.
大翔 Hiroto

いいですね。そこは便利なライオンです。
ii desu ne. soko wa benri na raion desu.
That's nice. That is a convenient district.
美咲 Misaki

はい、店がたくさんあります。
hai, mise ga takusan arimasu.
Yes, there are many shops.

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