Word details

鬼になる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鬼になる.

Dictionary

Entry

鬼になるおにになるExpressionGodan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to harden one's heart; to steel oneself; to be ruthless

2

to become "it" (in hide-and-seek, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ghost, devil

10 strokesFrequency 1,557JLPT N1Grade 8

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おにおに-

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