oni
English
[ˈoʊniː]
noun
Definitions
- A Japanese evil spirit or demon.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 鬼 (devil, demon, ghost, ogre, malevolent spirit).
Origin
Japanese
鬼
Gloss
devil, demon, ghost, ogre, malevolent spirit
Concept
Semantic Field
Religion and belief
Ontological Category
Person/Thing