Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 臥龍(がりゅう) in Japanese

臥龍, 臥竜
Kana Reading
がりゅう, がりょう
Romaji
garyū, garyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    great man; exceptional person hidden among the masses
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    reclining dragon


Kanji in this word

16 strokes

dragon, imperial

On'Yomi: リュウ, リョウ, ロウ

Kun'Yomi: たつ

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

dragon, imperial

On'Yomi: リュウ, リョウ, ロウ

Kun'Yomi: たつ, いせ

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9 strokes

bend down, bow, lie prostrate

On'Yomi: ガ

Kun'Yomi: ふせ.る, ふ.せる, ふ.す

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