English–Japanese
“demon” in Japanese
How to say “demon” in Japanese
“Demon” in Japanese is 鬼 (oni). 鬼 can also mean “ogre”.
It describes a supernatural creature that represents a threatening force beyond the control of ordinary people.
Example sentences with 鬼
これは鬼のお面です。ko re wa oni no o men de su
This is an ogre mask.
節分には鬼のお面をかぶる人もいます。setsu bun ni wa oni no o men o ka bu ru hito mo i ma su
At Setsubun, some people wear demon masks.
Tips for using 鬼
- In Japanese folklore, 鬼 (oni) is associated with the Setsubun custom of throwing beans, so the word can evoke a seasonal tradition as well as a frightening creature.
Other Japanese words for “demon”
昔の人は、病気を魔のせいだと考えました。mukashi no hito wa byō ki o ma no se i da to kanga e ma shi ta
People in the past thought demons caused illness.