Jisho

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しじん 四神
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1. four Taoist gods said to reign over the four directions; four gods said to reign over the four seasons​See also 青竜, See also 白虎, See also 朱雀, See also 玄武
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2. Four Symbols (Chinese constellation)​The Four Symbols are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Tortoise of the North. Each one of them represents a direction and a season, and each has its own individual characteristics and origins. They have been portrayed in many historical Chinese and Korean myths and fiction, and also appear in many modern manga and anime.
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