Where does “妖怪” come from?
妖怪 (Chinese) comes from Chinese 怪.
妖怪 (Chinese): supernatural being; monster; devil; goblin
Definitions
- supernatural being; monster; devil; goblin
Ancestry of “妖怪”, step by step
妖怪 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Chinese 怪
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 怪 | — |
via Chinese 妖
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 妖 | — |