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天邪鬼 【あまのじゃく】

  1. [n,adj-na,adj-no] perversity; perverse person; contrary person; contrarian
  2. [n] antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore
  3. [n] demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
天 Heavens, Sky, Imperial テン あまつ, あめ, あま-
邪 Wicked, Injustice, Wrong ジャ よこし.ま
鬼 Ghost, Devil キ おに, おに-