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妖 (あや.しい) — attractive | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
妖

妖

妖あや.しい

attractive

Kanji Core Concepts KMT97 strokes

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Kun'yomi

あや.しいなま.めくわざわ.い

On'yomi

ヨウ

attractivebewitchingcalamity

ANIMATION

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Concepts using this kanji

ghost

fairy

great demon

spirit power

magician

enchantress

groundless rumor (rumour)

ominous atmosphere

magician

ghost

elf

(black) magic

妖怪道中記

Yokai Dochuki (video game)

monstrous apparition

weird

enchantingly beautiful flower

captivating beauty

mysterious occurrence

enchantress

older employee who does not have much actual work

Five Children and It (novel, E Nesbit)

wood fairy (esp. in Japanese popular culture)

tooth fairy

ominous cloud

confusing people

ghost

evil intent

bewitched sword

mysterious

ghostly, beautiful woman

ghost

monster

fox with supernatural powers

ominous air

hag

tricksters

fascinating

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妖怪道中記