Word Meaning 臥龍

がりゅう garyuu

臥龍 is read as がりゅう (garyuu) and means reclining dragon.

Meaning

English

  1. reclining dragon
  2. unrecognized genius
  3. exceptional person hidden among the masses

Reading

Kana

がりゅう

Romaji

garyuu

Writing Variants

  • 臥竜 がりゅう garyuu
  • 臥竜 がりょう garyou
  • 臥龍 がりょう garyou

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 25 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

Jōyō Jinmeiyō Rank 165157 Priority Z

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

草臥れる

くたびれる

to become worn out

Example Sentences

1

ふるいいえでがりゅうのごとくときをまつ。

waiting for the right time like a reclining dragon in an old house.