Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, 'Slit-Mouthed Woman')[1] is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryō, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a mask or other item and carries a pair …

Appearance: The kuchisake onna is the ghost of a woman who was mutilated and has come back to wreak vengeance on the world. Her name comes from the deep, bloody gash which runs across her face, grinning from ear to ear.

2023年1月1日 · Kuchisake-onna is an evil entity that frequents Japanese folk tales and urban legends. She is the maleficent manifestation of a woman who was disfigured during mortal life by her husband. The Japanese translation of Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女) literally means “slit-mouthed woman”.

2023年5月15日 · Originating in Japan's Heian period, kuchisake onna is a “slit-mouthed woman” with a mutilated face who demands that her victims comment on her beauty. Japanese legend states that Kuchisake onna asks her victims if she's …

2024年2月29日 · The Kuchisake-onna, or Slit-Mouthed Woman, is a terrifying figure in Japanese urban legends. Her origins are shrouded in mystery, but historians trace her back to the Edo period (1603-1868). During this time, a widespread belief in vengeful spirits known as "yokai" fueled tales of supernatural beings lurking in the shadows.

2023年10月26日 · The legend of kuchisake onna dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan was ruled by aristocrats and samurai. According to some versions of the story, kuchisake onna was the wife or mistress of a samurai who cheated on him with other men.

2024年6月29日 · Kuchisake-onna, or the Slit-Mouthed Woman, is one of Japan's most enduring and terrifying urban legends. This eerie tale has captivated and horrified people across generations,...