also: せいりゅう · しょうりょう
blue dragon; auspicious dragon
A mythical blue dragon from Chinese folklore, considered a symbol of good fortune and power. Often depicted in art and literature.
In Chinese legend, the blue dragon is considered a divine beast that guards the eastern direction.
Azure Dragon; Seiryuu
Specifically refers to the Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols (四神) in Chinese astronomy and mythology, ruling the eastern sky and associated with spring.
See also: 四神
The Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols, is said to rule the eastern sky.
Black Tortoise, ruling the north.
Standard kanji spelling; 龍 is the traditional form of 竜. Most commonly read せいりゅう.
Alternate reading せいりょう, less common than せいりゅう.
Alternate reading しょうりょう, rare.
Simplified kanji variant using 竜. Also read せいりゅう.
From Chinese 青龍 (qīnglóng), literally 'blue/green dragon'. The reading せいりゅう is the most common Japanese on'yomi adaptation.