鬼き面めん

noun

devil's mask; frightening face

Refers to a mask depicting a demon or oni, or metaphorically to a terrifying expression. Often used in contexts like Noh theater, festivals, or describing a scary look.

• 能のう舞ぶ台たいで鬼き面めんをつけた役やく者しゃが登とう場じょうした。

  An actor wearing a devil's mask appeared on the Noh stage.

• 怒おこった彼かれの顔かおはまるで鬼き面めんのようだった。

  His angry face was just like a devil's mask.