Konaki Jijii; crying old man yōkai
A yōkai from Japanese folklore that appears as a small old man and cries like a baby; often encountered on mountain paths.
Konaki Jijii is a yōkai that startles travelers with a baby's cry.
In old tales, Konaki Jijii is said to become heavier and heavier when picked up.
Standard kanji spelling for this yōkai name.
Variant using 啼 (cry, howl) instead of 泣き.
Variant with なき in kana.
Variant with じじい in kana.
The name literally means 'child-crying old man'. The exact origin is uncertain; it is a traditional yōkai name from Japanese folklore.