亡霊
Reading: ぼうれい
Meaning: ghost, phantom, specter
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Example Sentence
古い 城 に 亡霊 が 出る と 言う
They say ghosts appear in the old castle.
Usage Notes
Refers to the spirit of a dead person, usually with a negative or haunting connotation. Often used in ghost stories or horror contexts.
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