高麗

狛

Readings

Kana: こうらい、こま

Romaji: kourai, koma

Definitions

noun

1

Goryeo (dynasty of Korea; 918-1392 CE)

Note: abbreviation

noun

n-pref

2

Korea (esp. the Goguryeo kingdom or the Goryeo dynasty)

noun

3

(stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine

See also: 狛犬

Note: Only 狛

Kanji

高

Readings: コウ、 たか.い、 たか、 -だか、 たか.まる、 たか.める

Meanings: tall, high, expensive

麗

Readings: レイ、 うるわ.しい、 うら.らか

Meanings: lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent

狛

Readings: ハク、 こま

Meanings: archaic part of Korea, lion-dog shrine guards