山姥 | Japanese meaning

山姥【やまうば】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

mountain witch; yamauba

Forms

山姥【やまうば】【やまんば】
やまうば
やまんば

Generated definitions (experimental)

mountain witch; yamauba

Refers to a mythical creature or figure in Japanese folklore, often depicted as an old woman who lives in the mountains and is known for her magical abilities and sometimes for luring travelers.

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The mountain witch sometimes tries to deceive children.

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According to legends, the mountain witch is said to eat travelers.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

山姥【やまうば】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

mountain witch; yamauba

Forms

山姥【やまうば】【やまんば】
やまうば
やまんば

Generated definitions (experimental)

mountain witch; yamauba

Refers to a mythical creature or figure in Japanese folklore, often depicted as an old woman who lives in the mountains and is known for her magical abilities and sometimes for luring travelers.