Oni in Japanese
"oni" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鬼
oni
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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demon, oni, ogre
Reading: ki
10 strokes · dark, powerful, mysterious
Where it comes from
Spirit of the dead with horns. Ghost or evil spirit.
What it carries
Evil spirit, fear, supernatural. Related to Japanese yokai culture and Setsubun exorcism.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for oni?
The most common kanji for "oni" is 鬼, read as ki. It means demon, oni, ogre. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鬼 have?
鬼 has 10 strokes.