りゅう

noun

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
りゅう
臥龍 がりゅう
りょ
臥龍 がりょう
りゅう
臥竜 がりゅう
りょ
臥竜 がりょう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bend down, bow, lie prostrate
ガ ふ.せる ふせ.る (Kentei Pre-1)
retainer, subject
シン とみ おみ (4th, N2)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
dragon, imperial
リュウ リョウ たつ (Kentei Pre-1)
stake(樁) variant
stand up, rise, set up
た.つ リツ たつ (1st, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)
three
サン み みっ.つ (1st, N5)