お化ばけの話はなし

expression, noun

ghost story; spooky tale

A story about ghosts, monsters, or supernatural happenings, often told to entertain or frighten. Similar to 怪談 (kaidan) but with a slightly more casual, child-friendly feel.

See also: 怪談

• 子こ供どもたちはお化ばけの話はなしを聞きくのが大だい好すきだ。

  Children love listening to ghost stories.

• 夏なつになると、お化ばけの話はなしで盛もり上あがる。

  In summer, we get excited telling spooky tales.