悪霊
Reading: あくりょう
Meaning: evil spirit, malevolent ghost
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Example Sentence
It is said that evil spirits dwell in the old mansion.
Usage Notes
Refers to spirits or ghosts that cause harm to people. Also the title of a famous Dostoevsky novel translated into Japanese.
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