noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. namahage; folklore demon of the Oga Peninsula (people dress up as them on New Year's Eve to admonish children)word usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • なまはげナマハゲ
  • なまはげナマハゲ
  • なまはげナマハゲ
  • なまはげナマハゲ
  • ナマハゲ
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  1. Folklore demon of the Oga Peninsula
  2. This term refers to a traditional character from Japanese folklore that is depicted as a demon-like figure. It is known for its role in New Year's Eve celebrations where people dress up as this character to scare children into behaving well.
    Last night, the folklore demon appeared in the town.
    The children started crying when they saw the folklore demon.
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