noun
wildcard; storm card; gaji
In hanafuda, a special card that can act as a wildcard or storm card, often called gaji. Used in specific game rules.
花札では、鬼札を引くと役が揃いやすくなる。
In hanafuda, drawing the wildcard makes it easier to complete a yaku.
noun
extra card; joker; blank card
In hanafuda, kabufuda, and similar card games, an extra card sometimes depicting an ogre; can function as a joker or blank card depending on the game.
See also: 鬼
株札の鬼札は、鬼の絵が描かれていることが多い。
The extra card in kabufuda often has a picture of an ogre on it.
このゲームでは鬼札をジョーカーとして使
In this game, the extra card is used as a joker.
株札 is another traditional Japanese card deck that may include an 鬼札.
鬼 (oni, ogre) + 札 (fuda, card). The card sometimes depicts an ogre, hence the name. The exact historical origin of the card is uncertain.