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What does 麒麟 (きりん, kirin) mean?

麒麟 (きりん, kirin) means giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis).

Quick facts
Readingきりん
Romajikirin
Part of speechnoun
きりん
kirin

giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)

  1. 1noun giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
  2. 2noun qilin (Chinese unicorn)
  3. 3noun horse that can ride 1000 ri in a day

Also written: 騏驎

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