鬼
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Base noun form. Can refer to mythical creatures, demons, or the role of 'it' in games like tag.
Theme
At a park, User and their friend Sakura are watching children play tag and reminiscing about their own childhood games.
鬼
おに
ogre, demon, 'it' (e.g., in a game of tag)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of the game 'tag' where 'it' chases others. In Japan, 'it' is called 『鬼』 (oni, 'ogre / Demon'), like a scary monster chasing you!
Cultural Note
In Japanese folklore, 『鬼』 (oni) are mythical creatures often depicted as ogres or demons in stories and festivals like 『節分』 (Setsubun). In children's games like 『鬼ごっこ』 (onigokko, 'tag'), the person who is 'it' is called 『鬼』 (oni).
Forms
Base: 鬼Base noun form. Can refer to mythical creatures, demons, or the role of 'it' in games like tag.