Okinawan dragon boat race
Refers to the traditional dragon boat races held in Okinawa, similar to ペーロン (peeron) but specifically the Okinawan variety. Usually written in kana.
See also: ペーロン
Every year, a dragon boat race event is held in Naha.
The dragon boat race is a traditional event in Okinawa.
Katakana spelling is standard for this word, matching usual-kana usage.
Kanji spelling; rarely used. The word is usually written in kana.
Variant kanji spelling; rarely used.
Borrowed from Okinawan, ultimately from Chinese 爬龍 (pálóng, 'dragon boat'). The katakana spelling reflects its status as a regional loanword.