妖
weird; enchanting
Kanji 2125
weird; enchanting
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Synopsis
See why people needed to invent yokai, the supernatural creatures populating manga, legends, and woodblock prints. Learn various terms for “monster,” including one that can figuratively refer to villains or heroes. Discover words for “magic” (Eastern vs. Western), “something that confuses people,” and “bewitched sword,” and examine the female side of some 妖 terms.
Revision history:
Mar. 3, 2023: p. 11: Made one capitalized letter lowercase in a title.
Feb. 10, 2023: Originally published.
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