also: せいりょう · しょうりょう
noun
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.
中国の伝説では、青龍は東の方角を守る神獣とされている。
In Chinese legend, the blue dragon is considered a divine beast that guards the eastern direction.
noun
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
四神の一つである青龍は、東の空を支配すると言われている。
The Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols, is said to rule the eastern sky.
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.