ogre in Japanese
ogre in Japanese is オーガ, 鬼 — ogre means a large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
ogre in Japanese
オーガ
Pronounced: ōga
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
鬼
Pronounced: oni
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
What does "ogre" mean?
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noun A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
"In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village."
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noun A cruel or frightening person.
"Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone."
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ogre in a sentence
- In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village.
- Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone.
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What is "ogre" in Japanese?
"ogre" in Japanese is オーガ, 鬼. ogre means: A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
How do you pronounce オーガ?
"ogre" in Japanese is オーガ, pronounced "ōga".
How do you use "ogre" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village." In Japanese, "ogre" is オーガ, 鬼.
Are there other ways to say "ogre" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ogre": オーガ, 鬼.
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