ドラゴン

どらごん
noun
dragon
1. dragon
A mythical winged, fire-breathing creature from Western mythology. In Japanese, ドラゴン refers specifically to the Western-style dragon, as distinct from 竜(りゅう) or 龍(りゅう) (the East Asian dragon).
ドラゴンが火(ひ)を吐(は)く。
The dragon breathes fire.
ドラゴンを倒(たお)して姫(ひめ)を助(たす)ける。
Defeat the dragon and rescue the princess.
このゲームでは様々(さまざま)な種類(しゅるい)のドラゴンが登場(とうじょう)する。
Various types of dragons appear in this game.

Usage

ドラゴン refers to Western-style dragons — winged, fire-breathing reptilian creatures. East Asian dragons (long, serpentine, associated with water and weather) are called 竜(りゅう) or 龍(りゅう). In fantasy games, manga, and anime, ドラゴン is the standard term regardless of dragon type.

Common collocations

  • ドラゴンクエスト: Dragon Quest (famous game series)
  • ドラゴンボール: Dragon Ball (famous manga/anime)
  • ドラゴン退治(たいじ): dragon slaying

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Related Words

Compare: 竜(りゅう) (dragon)
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