noun
great demon; ghostly giant
Refers to a powerful, large supernatural being in Japanese folklore, often a monstrous yōkai or oni. Used in fantasy, historical, or mythological contexts.
その昔話には、山を越えるほどの大妖が登場する。
In that old tale, a great demon large enough to cross mountains appears.
大妖を封じるために、村人たちは祠を建てた。
To seal the great demon, the villagers built a shrine.