鬼火 | Japanese meaning

鬼火【おにび】

Frequency rank: 22,912. – 23,054.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

will-o'-the-wisp; ignis fantuus

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鬼火【おにび】Frequency rank: 22,912. – 23,054.
おにび

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will-o'-the-wisp

This refers to a phenomenon where glowing lights appear over marshy ground, often misleading travelers at night. It is often associated with folklore and superstition.

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The will-o'-the-wisp, resembling a ghost, drifted softly through the forest.

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The lost traveler chased the will-o'-the-wisp and ended up sinking into the marsh.

ignis fantuus

This term is synonymous with will-o'-the-wisp and emphasizes the mysterious and eerie nature of the lights, often linked to legends related to spirits or the supernatural.

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In ancient legends, stories are passed down about how the ignis fantuus captivates and misleads people.

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He was startled to see the ignis fantuus in the woods at night.

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