ＵＭＡ

noun

cryptid; unidentified mysterious animal

Wasei-eigo from 'U(nidentified) M(ysterious) A(nimal)'. Refers to creatures like the Yeti or Loch Ness Monster whose existence is unproven. Often used in paranormal or cryptozoology contexts.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from U(nidentified) M(ysterious) A(nimal)

See also: 未確認生物

• ＵＭＡの存そん在ざいを信しんじる人ひともいる。

  Some people believe in the existence of cryptids.

• この番ばん組ぐみは毎まい週しゅうＵＭＡの目もく撃げき情じょう報ほうを紹しょう介かいしている。

  This program introduces cryptid sightings every week.