This post was published 2 years 6 months 24 days ago which may make its actuality or expire date not be valid anymore. This site is not responsible for any misunderstanding.Y¨±rei (ÓÄë‘, Y¨±rei?) are figures in Japanese folklore, analogous to Western legends of ghosts. The name consists of two kanji, ÓÄ (yuu), meaning “faint” or “dim” and ë‘ (rei), meaning “soul” or “spirit.” Alternative names include Íöë‘ (Borei) meaning ruined or departed spirit, ËÀë‘ (Shiryo) meaning dead spirit, or the more encompassing Ñý¹Ö (Yokai) or ¤ª»¯¤± (Obake).
Like their Western counterparts, they are thought to be spirits kept from a peaceful afterlife.
