おに

Ogre, demon; 'it' (in tag)

N3noun·oni

How to remember it

Oni are fearsome horned red or blue ogres from Japanese folklore.

Example sentences

  • 鬼が来るぞ。

    おにがくるぞ。

    The demon is coming!

  • 公園で鬼ごっこをした。

    こうえんでおにごっこをした。

    We played tag in the park.

Usage

Also used figuratively for a strict or fearsome person (鬼上司).

Related words

鬼ごっこ悪魔鬼畜

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