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妖 means 'bewitching'
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ヨウ
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Kun なまめく わざわい
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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.
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 妖 is used 2 times, read 2 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 妖 is used 26 times, read 2 ways.
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ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon; monster; goblin(click the word for examples and links)
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Most common form: 怪しい
1. suspicious; dubious; doubtful; dodgy; suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation); dangerous (e.g. financial situation); ominous (e.g. weather); strange; shady; fishy
2. charming; bewitching; mysterious (see also: いろっぽい)
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An additional 笑 less common words include 妖 but the reading has not yet been categorized.
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