JLPT N3 Intermediate
鬼
Ogre, strict person, ‘it’ in tag, or slang for extremely
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オニ katakana, used for slang
1 Noun
"Ogre" / "Demon"
A supernatural creature from Japanese folklore typically depicted with horns, sharp fangs, and wild hair.
Example
昔話 に は 、 よく 怖い 鬼 が 出てきます 。
Scary ogres often appear in old folktales.
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2 Noun
"It" (in a game)
The role of the chaser or seeker in children’s playground games.
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3 Noun
"Fierce Person" / "Workaholic"
A person who is mercilessly strict, heartless, or obsessively dedicated to a specific pursuit.
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4 Prefix
"Super" / "Extremely" (Slang)
An intensive prefix used to amplify adjectives or verbs, similar to “insanely” or “super.”
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