鬼狩り
onigari
The English phrase "demon hunter" is translated into Japanese as 鬼狩り (onigari).
鬼狩り is a noun used to describe a person who hunts demons.
Meaning: a person who hunts demons (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 鬼狩り does not change form to indicate plurality. The context determines if it refers to one or many hunters.
How do you pronounce it?
onigari
Did you know?
- Depending on the era of the story, a 'demon hunter' might be called an 陰陽師 ('onmyōji'). These were real historical figures in the Japanese court who used divination and magic to control spirits and demons.
- To repel 鬼 ('oni'), traditional demon hunters in Japanese art often carry swords made of peach wood. Peach trees are culturally believed to have the power to drive away demons.
- The word 狩り (kari), which means 'hunting', is also used in non-violent contexts such as 花狩り (hana-kari) for flower picking or 'flower hunting'.
Examples in context
- 魔物狩りは彼の使命です。Demon hunting is his mission.
- その鬼狩りは村を守っている。Sono onigari wa mura o mamotte iru.That demon hunter is protecting the village.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are talking about a fantasy manga.
- 蓮 Renこの漫画の主人公は鬼狩りだよ。Kono manga no shujinkou wa onigari da yo.The protagonist of this manga is a demon hunter.
- 陽葵 Himari鬼狩りってかっこいいよね。Onigari tte kakkoii yo ne.Demon hunters are so cool, aren't they?
- 蓮 Renうん、強い武器を使っているし。Un, tsuyoi buki o tsukatte iru shi.Yeah, and they use powerful weapons.
- 陽葵 Himari私も読んでみたいな。Watashi mo yonde mitai na.I want to try reading it too.
