鸞らん

noun

luan; mythical Chinese bird

A mythical bird from Chinese legend, often associated with the phoenix. Rare in modern Japanese; mainly found in classical literature or as a motif.

See also: 鸞鳥

• 鸞らんは中ちゅう国ごくの伝でん説せつに登とう場じょうする霊れい鳥ちょうである。

  The luan is a sacred bird that appears in Chinese legends.