JLPT N1
妖精
You use 妖精 for magical, human-like beings from Western folklore, like fairies, elves, and sprites.
Readings
Noun
"Fairy" / "Elf" / "Sprite"
The general Japanese term for small, magical, human-like creatures from Western folklore and fantasy, such as fairies, elves, sprites, and pixies.
Example
子供 の 頃 、 妖精 は 本当に いる と 信じて いました 。
When I was a child, I believed that fairies really existed.
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