noun
night-wandering monster; folkloric creature that attacks people at night
A yōkai from Japanese folklore said to roam at night, injuring or abducting people. The term is primarily encountered in discussions of traditional ghost stories and regional legends.
夜道怪は夜中に人を襲うと伝えられている。
The yadōkai is said to attack people in the middle of the night.
この地方には夜道怪にまつわる昔話が残っている。
Old tales about the yadōkai remain in this region.