幽霊
ゆうれい
yuurei
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
幽霊 (ゆうれい (yuurei)) means "Ghost". The reading is ゆうれい (yuurei). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Ghost
Also : specter · phantom · apparition
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Example Sentences
その古い館には幽霊が出ると言い伝えられており、多くの人が近づかない。
そのふるいやかたにはゆうれいがでるといいつたえられており、おおくのひとがちかづかない。
The old mansion is said to be haunted, and most people stay away from it.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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