Villains often appear in period dramas.
peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; stubborn fellow
Describes someone with unusual habits, strong opinions, or a difficult personality. Often used with a mix of exasperation and amusement.
He's quite a character; he never budges from his opinions.
That author is good at depicting a cast of idiosyncratic characters.
tricky thing; something more than it seems
Used for objects, situations, or problems that are deceptively complex or have hidden difficulties.
This puzzle is quite a tricky one.
It looks easy at first glance, but this problem is a tricky one.
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost
Archaic or literary use for supernatural beings, especially in old tales. In modern contexts, it may appear in historical or fantasy settings.
In old tales, there are stories of goblins appearing night after night.
Standard kanji spelling.
Katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, common in informal writing.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 曲 (くせ, 'peculiarity; distortion') and 者 (もの, 'person'). The kanji 曲 suggests something bent or not straightforward, reflecting the core meaning of a person or thing that is not what it seems.