妖精 | Japanese meaning

【ようせい】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

fairy; sprite; elf

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fairy

This meaning refers to a mythical creature often depicted as small and having magical powers, usually associated with enchantment and the natural world.

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The fairy was dancing among the flowers.

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She flew around freely like a fairy.

sprite

This usage indicates a supernatural being or spirit, often associated with water or nature, that is playful and mischievous in nature.

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He encountered a sprite by the riverside.

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The sprite played pranks on the children.

In this context, it refers to a being from folklore, usually depicted as wise and skilled in magic, often associated with tales of good and evil.

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The elves reside deep in the forest.

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He has heard stories of the land of the elves.

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Land of fairiesTo become a fairyようようLike a fairyTo play with fairiesFairy magic

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Example sentences

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1. きごう？

Do you believe in fairies?

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2. 。。

The fairy changed the prince into a cat.

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3. 。。

She acted the part of a fairy.

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4. 。。

She is a confirmed gossip.

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5. 。。

Her footsteps were as light as a fairy's.

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6. 。。

I acted the part of a fairy.

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7. 。。

Elves are Santa's little helpers.

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8. ようようようよう。。

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【ようせい】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

fairy; sprite; elf

Generated definitions (experimental)

fairy

This meaning refers to a mythical creature often depicted as small and having magical powers, usually associated with enchantment and the natural world.