Definition of 高麗 (こうらい)

こうらい

高麗

こうらい

kourai

Common word
View details for kanji: 高View details for kanji: 麗
noun
1.
Goryeo (dynasty of Korea; 918-1392 CE)(abbreviation)(only relevant for こうらい)
noun, noun (prefix)
2.
Korea (esp. the Goguryeo kingdom or the Goryeo dynasty)
noun
3.
(stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine(only relevant for 狛)
See also:狛犬
Other readings:
高麗【こま】
、
狛【こま】
Related Kanji
高 tall, high, expensive
麗 lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent
狛 archaic part of Korea, lion-dog shrine guards