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  • Kyonshi is the Japanese term for a reanimated corpse, very similar to t

    From HenHanna@21:1/5 to All on Tue Mar 26 03:32:30 2024
    XPost: alt.usage.english, soc.culture.japan

    Kyonshi is often taken to be syn. with Fu Manchu


    Kyonshi is the Japanese term for a reanimated corpse, very similar to
    the Chinese concept of jiangshi. Here's a breakdown:

    Origin: The word Kyonshi comes from the Chinese "jiangshi."

    Translation: Kyonshi literally translates to "hopping corpse."

    Description: They are typically depicted as:

    -- Stiff corpses dressed in traditional clothing.
    -- Moving by hopping with outstretched arms.
    -- Having red facial markings.


    Pop Culture: Kyonshi appear in various media like video games (e.g.,
    Splatoon) and folklore references.



    Misunderstanding: Due to the fictional and monstrous portrayal of Fu
    Manchu, he might be mistakenly linked to creatures like Kyonshi.

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