Meaning of 狛犬(こまいぬ) in Japanese

狛犬
Kana Reading
こまいぬ
Romaji
komainu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine

Related Kanji

狛

8 strokes

archaic part of Korea, lion-dog shrine guards

On'Yomi: ハク

Kun'Yomi: こま

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犬 JLPT 4

4 strokes

dog

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: いぬ, いぬ-

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