also: あまりゅう
rain dragon; mythical beast
A mythical creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted with yellowish-green skin and a red tail, associated with rain.
The rain dragon is a legendary creature said to summon rain.
This picture scroll depicts a rain dragon with yellowish-green skin and a red tail.
Standard kanji spelling for this mythical creature.
Alternate kanji spelling using 螭 (mountain demon). Rarely used.
Kana spelling reflecting the alternative reading あまりゅう.
Compound of 雨 (rain) and 竜 (dragon). The exact origin in folklore is uncertain, but it is a traditional Japanese mythical being.