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龍
A legendary creature, typically scaled or fire-breathing. In East Asian mythology, they are serpentine and often associated with water, rain, and wisdom.
Examples in context
龍は雨を司る神として崇拝された
The dragon was worshipped as a god who rules over rain.
天に昇る龍の姿が雲に見えた
The shape of a dragon ascending to heaven was visible in the clouds.
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