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龍が如く (りゅうがごとく, ryuugagotoku) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

龍りゅうが如ごとく

Meanings

1

Yakuza (video game series); Like a Dragon

work of art, literature, music, etc.

Proper noun; the title of a Sega video game series known as 'Yakuza' in the West and 'Like a Dragon' in recent entries.

「龍りゅうが如ごとく」はセガの人にん気きゲームシリーズだ。
'Yakuza' is a popular game series by Sega.

Kanji

龍dragon, imperial
如likeness, like, such as

Etymology

A coined title; literally 'like a dragon'. The exact derivation of the name is uncertain, but it evokes a powerful, mythical image fitting the game's themes.