唐から獅じ子し

noun

mythical Chinese lion; Chinese guardian lion

Refers to the mythical lion-like creature in Chinese tradition, often seen as a guardian statue. Compare with 獅子 (しし), which can refer to a lion in general or the specific mythical beast.

See also: 獅子

• 神じん社じゃの入いり口ぐちに唐から獅じ子しの像ぞうが置おかれている。

  A statue of a Chinese guardian lion is placed at the entrance of the shrine.

noun

artistic depiction of a lion; Chinese-style lion figure

Used for artistic representations of lions in a Chinese style, such as in paintings, textiles, or carvings. Not a living animal, but a stylized motif.

• この着き物ものには唐から獅じ子しの模も様ようが織おり込こまれている。

  This kimono has a pattern of Chinese-style lions woven into it.