Meaning

Primary

Monster

Alternative

Yokai

Word Type

noun

Explanation

What's supernatural and suspicious? A monster, or, if you know the Japanese term, a yokai.

Reading

ようかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

妖怪さん、何か用かい?

Hey, Mr. Yokai. You asked for me, what's up?

この妖怪はいつも半袖のTシャツを着ています。

This yokai always wears a short-sleeved T-shirt.

妖怪の友達がいるなんて、羨ましい!

You have a yokai friend? I'm jealous!

Kanji Composition