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Oni

Gematria Values
Standard
20
Reduction
2
Simple
38
Reduction
11
English
228
Reduction
3
Hebrew
99
Reduction
9
Satanic
1368
Reduction
9
ALW Kabbalah
119
Reduction
11
Standard (Reverse)
16
Reduction
7
Simple (Reverse)
43
Reduction
7
English (Reverse)
258
Reduction
6
Hebrew (Reverse)
130
Reduction
4
Satanic (Reverse)
1548
Reduction
9
ALW Kabbalah (Reverse)
160
Reduction
7

Oni (鬼) is a term originating from Japanese folklore that refers to a type of yōkai, or supernatural creature. Oni are typically depicted as towering, ogre-like beings with exaggerated features, such as horns, sharp teeth, and wild hair. They are often portrayed wearing tiger-skin loincloths and wielding iron clubs called kanabō. In traditional Japanese culture, oni are generally considered to be malevolent creatures, symbolizing evil, but they can also represent a more ambiguous moral stance in some contexts. The term "oni" can be translated to Hebrew as אוני (pronounced "o-nee"). In Chinese, the equivalent term is 鬼 (guǐ), which also means "ghost" or "demon." In Korean, the term is 귀 (gwi), and in Vietnamese, it is quỷ. Oni are deeply rooted in Japanese mythology and have been popularized in various forms of media, including literature, theater, and modern video games.

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Oni
Japanese mythological creatures
Oni
An oni is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in hell. Oni are known for their superhuman strength and have been associated with powers like thunder and lightning, along with their evil nature manifesting in their propensity for murder and cannibalism. They are typically portrayed as hulking figures with one or more horns growing out of their heads, massive teeth, and occasionally a third eye in the center of the forehead. They are typically depicted with red, blue, black, or yellow colored skin, wearing loincloths of tiger pelt, and carrying iron kanabō clubs. They also have three to six digits on each hand and foot tipped with claw-like nails. Oni are able to change their looks to fool their victims into trusting them. Oni can be male or female, but have been predominantly male throughout history. Female oni are sometimes referred to by the name Yamauba. When in disguise, oni are capable of appearing as a man or woman, regardless of their gender. As monstrous as oni are, they have been linked to bringing good fortune and wealth.
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