鬼
N3おに
[oni]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ogre; demon; oni
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
spirit of a deceased person
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.)
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
6.prefix
very; extremely; super-
Example Sentences
子供がお祭りで鬼のお面をかぶって遊んだ。
The child wore an ogre mask.
子供たちは鬼ごっこをして遊んでいる。
The children played tag.
彼は仕事の鬼と呼ばれるほど働き者だ。
He is called a demon at work.