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demon
NounPrefix

Definitions

  1. 1. ogre
  2. 2. demon
  3. 3. spirit of a deceased person
  4. 4. ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.)
A noun referring to a demon or ogre from Japanese folklore, typically depicted as a large, fearsome creature with horns and a club. It appears in many traditional stories, festivals like Setsubun, and modern media, and can also be used metaphorically to describe a fierce or strict person.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That novel is surprisingly moving, even though an ogre is the main character.

Sentence 2

Right at that moment, the kid screamed, "The ogre's here!"

Sentence 3

Apparently the ogre in that legend was actually protecting the village.

Sentence 4

He said in complete seriousness, "The ogre is watching over us."

Sentence 5

The kid spotted the mask on the desk and squealed, "An ogre!"