snow woman; yuki jorō
A yōkai similar to the more common 雪女 (ゆきおんな), but the term 雪女郎 is less frequent and may carry a slightly different nuance, sometimes implying a more courtesan-like or elegant appearance. Often encountered in folklore and ghost stories.
See also: 雪女
The snow woman is said to appear on snowy nights.
Compound of 雪 (ゆき, 'snow') and 女郎 (じょろう, 'woman', often with a connotation of a courtesan or a young lady). The exact origin of the term is uncertain, but it refers to a specific type of snow spirit in Japanese folklore.