夜叉
や
しゃ
Meanings
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yaksha; Buddhist guardian deity; fierce demon-like warrior
In Buddhism, yakshas are protective deities often depicted with fierce, demonic features. Figuratively, can refer to a fierce or terrifying person.
from Sanskrit yakṣa
Kongō Yasha Myōō is one of the Five Wisdom Kings.
When she gets angry, she's like a yaksha.
Usage patterns
- 夜叉のような〈物〉something as fierce/terrifying as a yaksha
His face twisted into something fiercely demonic with rage.
- 夜叉になるto become like a fierce demon (esp. out of anger)
She turned into a raging fury and screamed at him.