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“phoenix” in Japanese

鳳ほう
Illustration of "phoenix" in a Japanese cultural setting
A magnificent phoenix with brilliant red and gold feathers rises from a nest of glowing embers, its long tail trailing b…

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鳳 (ほう) is a mythical bird, not a real animal, often seen in stories and art. In Japan, it is a very auspicious symbol, representing renewal and good fortune, and is sometimes paired with the dragon.

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