Ayakashi什麼意思

"Ayakashi" is a Japanese word that refers to various supernatural creatures or spirits from Japanese folklore. These can include monsters, demons, ghosts, and other supernatural entities. The term is often used in the context of traditional Japanese ghost stories ("kaidan") and folklore.

In some cases, "ayakashi" can also refer to more specific types of supernatural beings, such as sea monsters or creatures that live in rivers and lakes. These ayakashi are often associated with the natural world and can be either benevolent or malevolent, depending on the story or the behavior of the creature in question.

The word "ayakashi" is sometimes used interchangeably with other terms for supernatural beings, such as "yokai" or "mononoke," but there can be subtle differences in how these terms are used. "Yokai," for example, is a more general term that encompasses a wide variety of supernatural creatures, including ayakashi, while "mononoke" is often used to refer to spirits that are the result of some kind of emotional disturbance or trauma.