Japanese Word · Intermediate
あやかし
a yokai that appears above seawater during shipwrecks
Pronunciation: say あやかし
Meaning
a yokai that appears above seawater during shipwrecks
Example
何万年 妖たちは 踊る 夜宴の夢
For myriads of years, the yokai Have been dancing, our soiree dreams
Practice tips
- Practice あやかし out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.