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VocabJLPT N3

ghost

Noun

Definitions

1. ghost
2. apparition
3. Yōkai

This noun refers to supernatural creatures or monsters from Japanese folklore, such as ghosts, demons, and strange spirits. These beings are a major part of traditional Japanese culture and appear frequently in stories, manga, and anime.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'd love to meet a real yokai someday and ask it questions!

Sentence 2

There's a rumor that yokai appear behind that restaurant, right?

Sentence 3

I happened to pass by a shrine and found an ema with a yokai drawn on it.

Sentence 4

I bought a yokai mask at the local festival and hung it by the front door.

Sentence 5

By the way, that sign's design is modeled after a yokai.