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Kotomora

鬼おにになる

Meanings

1

expression, godan verb (-ru)

harden one's heart; steel oneself; be ruthless

Idiomatic expression meaning to suppress emotions and act harshly or mercilessly, often for a necessary purpose. The image is of becoming a demon (鬼).

2

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become 'it' (in tag, hide-and-seek, etc.)

Used in children's games to mean becoming the chaser or seeker. The demon (鬼) is the 'it' role.