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shojo

shojo

9.9
A Japanese creature with a red face that loves to drink alcohol and dance
  • noun
  • /ˈʃoʊdʒoʊ/
  • Literature
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  • The shojo danced joyfully at the festival.

Examples

  • In traditional art, a shojo is often shown with a bright red face and long hair.

  • The legend describes a shojo who appears at festivals to dance and drink sake.

  • The villagers believed that a shojo brought good fortune to those who shared their wine.

  • Many stories feature a shojo who loves to drink sake.

  • The legend says that a shojo loves to dance and drink sake under the full moon.

  • In folklore, a shojo is known for its joyful spirit and bright red face.

  • Many stories depict a shojo inviting travelers to join in its merry festivities.

Surface Forms

shojo singular
shojos plural

Etymology

Shojo for the red-faced spirit comes from old Japanese stories and is written 猩々 ('red-faced'); this creature is famous for loving sake and for dancing. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a joyful, red-faced party-goer who drinks and dances, which is why the shojo appears in traditional art as a merry, wine-loving spirit.