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yōkai
Sign in to saveAlso known as yokai, yôkai, ayakashi, mononoke, mamono, youkai, yookai
thumb|A print by Kawanabe Kyōsai
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- Category:Yōkai
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- Yōkai
- native label
- 妖怪
- worshipped by
- Japanese mythology
- described by source
- Gujin Tushu Jicheng
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18 sectionsContents
- Concept
- Types
- History
- Ancient history
- Post-classical history
- Modern history
- Edo period
- Meiji and Taishō periods
- Shōwa period
- Comparison with yaoguai
- In popular culture
- See also
- References
- Notes
- Citations
- Works cited
- Further reading
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thumb|A print by Kawanabe Kyōsai
are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. Yōkai are a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons, and tricksters. They can be mischievous, helpful, or malevolent, often appearing as animal-like figures, possessed objects, or humanoids. They embody the mysterious and uncanny aspects of nature and human emotions.
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