山やま女おんな

noun

mountain witch; mountain hag

A female yōkai or supernatural being living in the mountains, often contrasted with 山姥 (やまうば). In folklore, 山女 is sometimes a younger or more beautiful version, but usage varies.

See also: 山姥

• 昔むかし話ばなしには、山やま女おんなが旅たび人びとをだます話はなしがよく出でてくる。

  In old tales, stories of a mountain witch deceiving travelers often appear.

noun

akebia; chocolate vine (Akebia quinata)

A climbing plant with edible fruit, also known as 通草 (あけび). The name 山女 is a less common alternative, possibly from a folk association with mountain women.

See also: あけび

• 山やま女おんなの実みは秋あきに熟じゅくして、甘あまい果か肉にくが食たべられる。

  The fruit of the akebia ripens in autumn, and its sweet pulp is edible.