dragon and tiger; two mighty rivals
Refers to two powerful figures or forces pitted against each other, like a dragon and a tiger. Often used in the phrase 竜虎相搏つ (りゅうこあいうつ) 'dragon and tiger fight each other' to describe a clash of titans.
The match between the two teams was truly a battle of dragon and tiger.
They are called the dragon and tiger of the industry.
Standard modern kanji spelling using 竜 (simplified dragon).
Traditional kanji spelling using 龍 (full-form dragon). Often seen in proper names and literary contexts.
Compound of 竜 (dragon) and 虎 (tiger), two animals symbolizing power and ferocity in East Asian culture. The combination evokes an epic confrontation between equals.