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What does a Japanese dragon symbolize?

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It can represent many things:

A dragon with 4 claws is normal, 5 claws means sacred, and worn only by royalty.
Good fortune or rain
spiritual enlightenment
the energy of mother nature

et cetera, et cetera...

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