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Vocabulary Entry
oni
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a demon or ogre.
Example Sentences
"In the story, an oni terrorized the villagers every night."
"Children were warned not to go into the woods where the oni was said to roam."
"The artist created a beautiful painting of an oni with vibrant colors."
V
verb
To overcome or defeat an adversary; not commonly used in English as a verb.
Example Sentences
"In ancient tales, heroes would oni their enemies with great strength."
"To protect their village, they had to oni their fears and confront the creature."
"He felt it was time to oni his doubts and pursue his dreams."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or characteristic of an oni; suggesting ferocity or evil.
Example Sentences
"The oni visage on the mask was both frightening and fascinating."
"He wore an oni-themed costume for Halloween, complete with horns."
"The oni-like features of the sculpture gave it an intimidating presence."