竜穴
Meanings
1
dragon's den; dragon's lair
Refers to a mythical cave or dwelling place of a dragon. Often used in legends, fantasy, or metaphorical contexts.
Legend says there is a dragon's den deep in the mountains.
2
auspicious site (feng shui); dragon's lair (feng shui)
In feng shui, a location where vital energy (qi) gathers, considered ideal for building temples, towns, or graves. The term literally means 'dragon's hole' and is a technical concept in Chinese geomancy.
In feng shui, building a house on a dragon's lair is said to bring prosperity.
Expressions
- 虎口を逃れて竜穴に入るout of the frying pan into the fire