高麗

こうらい / こま

Also written as:
  • 狛 (こま)

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. Goryeo (dynasty of Korea; 918-1392 CE) (only こうらい).

      abbreviation

    2. (stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine (only 狛).

      See also 狛犬 .

  • Noun / Prefix noun

    common noun
    1. Korea (esp. the Goguryeo kingdom or the Goryeo dynasty).

Word informations

  • Common word: yes
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

高tall, high, expensive
麗lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent
狛archaic part of Korea, lion-dog shrine guards

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