dragon, imperial
龍 centers on the mythical dragon, a powerful and auspicious creature. The imperial sense extends from the dragon's association with sovereignty and majesty.
龍 is a pictograph of a dragon, with the traditional form showing a stylized head, body, and tail. The modern form retains the complex, sinuous shape.
The top part suggests the dragon's head and crown, the middle its scaled body, and the lower right strokes its coiling tail. Together, 龍 is a majestic dragon.
For リュウ, imagine a dragon named Ryu breathing fire: Ryu -> リュウ, and the dragon's roar echoes through the imperial palace.
blue dragon (an auspicious creature in Chinese mythology)
Ryukoku University
Shen Long (spiritual dragon in Chinese mythology); Shen-lung
dragon that has ascended to the heavens; person who has acquired immense wealth and power
the arrogant dragon will have cause to repent; he who reaches the top is bound to fail if he is not prudent
suicide divers (part of the Japanese Special Attack Units during WWII)
rising dragon
Man'ryū (chain of ramen shops)
person biding their time; heir waiting to ascend the throne; great talent yet to make their mark
oolong (tea)
Okinawan dragon boat race
dragon's fang
Kyoto Sangyo University, Kindai University, Konan University and Ryukoku University (group of similarly ranked private universities in the Kansai region)
white dragon
lizard
red dragon
unrecognized genius; exceptional person hidden among the masses
coiled dragon; dragon coiled on the earth, which has not yet ascended to the sky
red dragon
golden dragon