Translation and Meaning of: 鬼 - oni

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 鬼 (oni) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: oni

Kana: おに

Type: noun

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鬼

Translation / Meaning: ogre; demon; this (ie in a catch game)

Meaning in English: ogre;demon;"it" (i.e. in a game of tag)

Definition: In Japanese legends and folk beliefs, demons and chimi-morō are symbols of the evil spirit of humans.

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- Synonyms
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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (鬼) oni

The Japanese word 鬼 (おに, oni) refers to a demon or malevolent spirit from Japanese mythology. It is believed that onis possess supernatural powers and can take on various forms, such as humanoids, animals, and inanimate objects. The etymology of the word 鬼 comes from ancient Chinese, where the word 鬼 (guǐ) meant "ghost" or "evil spirit". It is believed that the word was introduced to Japan during the Nara period (710-794) through cultural influence from China. The word 鬼 is often used in Japanese idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as 鬼に金棒 (oni ni kanabo), which means "a gold club for a demon", referring to a situation where a person has an unexpected advantage over a strong opponent.

How to Write in Japanese - (鬼) oni

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Synonyms and Similar - (鬼) oni

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

魔物; 悪魔; 妖怪; 邪鬼; 鬼畜; 鬼神; 鬼籍; 鬼人; 鬼面; 鬼火; 鬼門; 鬼哭; 鬼婆; 鬼才; 鬼気; 鬼軍; 鬼頭; 鬼獣; 鬼縛; 鬼狩り; 鬼退治; 鬼ごっこ; 鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯; 鬼に金棒。

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Words with the same pronunciation: おに oni

セレモニー

seremoni-

ceremony

もろに

moroni

Completely; all the way

真に

makotoni

truly; in truth; really

共に

tomoni

sharing with; to participate in; both; equals; together; together with; with; including

兎に角

tonikaku

Anyway; anyway; somehow or another; in general; in any case.

徐々に

jyojyoni

slowly; little by little; gradually; constantly; silently

殊に

kotoni

especially; Above all

事によると

kotoniyoruto

depending on the circumstances

音色

oniro

tone color; tone quality; timbre; synth patch

主に

omoni

mainly

Example Sentences - (鬼) oni

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Other words of the same type: noun

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如何に

Kana: いかに

Romaji: ikani

Translation / Meaning:

as?; How? how much?; nonetheless; whatever it is

加入

Kana: かにゅう

Romaji: kanyuu

Translation / Meaning:

become a member; ticket; Prohibited; admission; signature; affiliation; accession; signature

消防署

Kana: しょうぼうしょ

Romaji: shoubousho

Translation / Meaning:

Fire Department

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "ogre; demon; this (ie in a catch game)" in the Japanese language.

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