What does oni mean?
Definitions for oni
oni
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Princeton's WordNet
Office of Naval Intelligence, ONInoun
the military intelligence agency that provides for the intelligence and counterintelligence and investigative and security requirements of the United States Navy
Wiktionary
oninoun
A Japanese evil spirit or demon.
Wikipedia
ONI
Oni (鬼) are ogres or demons in Japanese folklore.
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oni
Oni are a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore. They are typically depicted as large and frightening, with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns emerging from their heads. They are often shown carrying iron clubs or dressed in tiger-skin loincloths. In Japanese culture, Oni are known to bring disasters and can be sometimes evil, while sometimes protective. The concept of Oni is deeply rooted in Japanese traditions and customs, and is often represented in literature, art, theater, and festivals.
Wikidata
Oni
Oni are a kind of yōkai from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theatre. Depictions of oni vary widely but usually portray them as hideous, gigantic ogre-like creatures with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns growing from their heads. They are humanoid for the most part, but occasionally, they are shown with unnatural features such as odd numbers of eyes or extra fingers and toes. Their skin may be any number of colors, but red and blue are particularly common. They are often depicted wearing tiger-skin loincloths and carrying iron clubs, called kanabō. This image leads to the expression "oni with an iron club", that is, to be invincible or undefeatable. It can also be used in the sense of "strong beyond strong", or having one's natural quality enhanced or supplemented by the use of some tool.
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
ONI
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Oni is ranked #43651 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Oni surname appeared 494 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Oni.
91% or 450 total occurrences were Black.
4% or 20 total occurrences were White.
2% or 10 total occurrences were Asian.
1.8% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of oni in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of oni in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- بطاقات الهويةArabic
- The translation of "oni" to Czech is "oni," as it is already in Czech. It means "they" in English.Czech
- The word "oni" does not have a direct meaning in Danish. If you meant a specific term or context, please provide more information, and I'll be happy to help with the translation.Danish
- oniGerman
- The word "oni" doesn't have a direct translation in Greek, as it appears to be a term that may refer to a concept, character, or name from a specific context (for example, in Japanese folklore, "oni" refers to a type of demon or ogre). If you provideGreek
- oniEsperanto
- oniSpanish
- oniPersian
- The word "oni" does not have a direct translation in Finnish as it might depend on the context. However, if you meant "oni" as a noun related to demon-like creatures from Japanese folklore, the translation would be "oni". If you meant something else,Finnish
- oniFrench
- The word "oni" does not have a direct meaning in English or is not recognized as a standard word in Irish. If you provide more context or specify what you would like to translate, I can assist you further!Irish
- OniHindi
- oniHungarian
- The text "oni" does not have a direct meaning in English as it stands. If you provide more context about what "oni" refers to or the sentence in which it is used, I could assist you better in translating it to Armenian.Armenian
- The word "oni" does not have a direct translation in Indonesian, as it might refer to a specific term or name. If you provide more context or a complete sentence, I could help you with a more accurate translation!Indonesian
- oniItalian
- עלייHebrew
- 鬼Japanese
- ಓನಿKannada
- 오니Korean
- The word "oni" does not have a direct translation in Latin, as it appears to be a term without context or specific meaning in English. If you provide more context or clarify what "oni" refers to, I'd be happy to help translate it accurately!Latin
- The word "oni" does not have a direct translation in Dutch as it is often used in cultural contexts, particularly referring to a type of demon in Japanese folklore. If you are looking for a specific translation or context, please provide more detailsDutch
- OniNorwegian
- The translation of "oni" to Polish is "they."Polish
- oniPortuguese
- pe mineRomanian
- ДВРRussian
- The word "oni" does not have a direct translation in Swedish as it is not a commonly used term in that language. If you could provide more context or specify what you mean by "oni," I would be happy to help with a more accurate translation!Swedish
- The translation of "oni" in Tamil could vary depending on context, as "oni" could refer to different things. If you mean "oni" (which often denotes a type of spirit or demon in some cultures), it might not have a direct translation. However, if you pTamil
- The word "oni" does not have a specific meaning in English or Telugu. If "oni" is a name or part of a phrase, please provide more context for an accurate translation. If you need the English word "oni" translated, please clarify.Telugu
- The word "oni" translates to "โอนิ" in Thai. However, please provide additional context if you need a specific translation or meaning.Thai
- oniTurkish
- оніUkrainian
- The text "oni" doesn't have a specific meaning in English or a clear context for translation. If you meant something else or have a specific context in mind, please provide more details so I can assist you better!Urdu
- The term "oni" does not have a direct translation in Vietnamese as it refers to a specific concept from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a type of demon or ogre. If you intended to refer to a specific meaning or context related to "oni," please pVietnamese
- אָניYiddish
- 奥尼Chinese
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