牛鬼
also: ぎゅうき
Meanings
1
ushi-oni; ox-headed monster
A mythical creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted with an ox's head and a demon-like body. Appears in local legends, particularly in western Japan.
The ushi-oni is a monster that appears in the legends of Wakayama Prefecture.
At the festival, a large papier-mâché ushi-oni parades through the streets.