化物
Reading: ばけもの
Meaning: monster, ghost, supernatural being
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Example Sentence
夜 に 化物 が 出る と 思う
I think monsters come out at night.
Usage Notes
Refers to supernatural creatures, monsters, or ghosts in Japanese folklore. Can also be used metaphorically to describe someone with extraordinary abilities.
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