red demon; red ogre
A red-skinned oni (demon/ogre) from Japanese folklore, often depicted with horns and a fierce appearance. Commonly appears in stories, festivals, and as a symbolic figure.
On Setsubun, a red demon and a blue demon appear.
昔話に、心優しい赤鬼の話がある。
There is a folk tale about a kind-hearted red ogre.
Standard kanji spelling for the red demon/ogre of Japanese folklore.
Compound of 赤 (あか, 'red') and 鬼 (おに, 'demon, ogre'). The term is straightforward and refers to the red-colored oni common in Japanese mythology and folk traditions.