魑魅魍魎

Reading

Kana: ちみもうりょう

Romaji: chimimouryō

Definition

noun

1

evil spirits of rivers and mountains

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

魑

Readings: チ、 すだま

Meaning: mountain spirits

魅

Reading: ミ

Meanings: fascination, charm, bewitch

魍

Readings: モウ、 ボウ

Meaning: spirits of mountains and streams

魎

Readings: リョウ、 こだま

Meaning: spirits of trees and rocks