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Ryu (Ryuu): Ryu is the Japanese kanji symbol of meaning "Dragon". The dragon is a mystical existence from ancient times. In Buddhism, the Ryu is the guardian deity called "Ryu-jin" which manages rain and clouds. It is said that the dragon summons a storm by howls, and the dragon becomes a tornado and ascends in the firmament. The tornado is called "Tatsu-maki" in Japanese. Tatsu (Ryu of native Japanese reading) is the kanji meaning "the dragon" and Maki is the kanji meaning "roll". Moreover, it is thought that the Ryu is the auspicious animal, and it is the emblem of the Emperor or the hero. |
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