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vampire
A mythological creature that drinks the blood of the living. Widely used in fiction, anime, manga, and horror.
Etymology
Literally "blood-sucking demon" — 吸 (suck) + 血 (blood) + 鬼 (demon/ogre).
Usage
A popular subject in Japanese pop culture (anime, manga, light novels, games). The katakana バンパイア is also used, especially in titles and loanword-heavy contexts.