also: あまりゅう
noun
rain dragon; mythical beast
A mythical creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted with yellowish-green skin and a red tail, associated with rain.
雨竜は雨を呼ぶとされる伝説の生き物だ。
The rain dragon is a legendary creature said to summon rain.
この絵巻には黄緑色の肌と
This picture scroll depicts a rain dragon with yellowish-green skin and a red tail.
Compound of 雨 (rain) and 竜 (dragon). The exact origin in folklore is uncertain, but it is a traditional Japanese mythical being.