Name Meaning
Ōkamuro (大顔) literally means "giant face" in Japanese. It is a supernatural apparition that appears suddenly in front of doors or windows.
- Ō (大) = Big, giant
- Kamuro (顔) = Face
Origin
- Found in Edo-period ghost stories and kaidan collections.
- Thought to haunt old homes or buildings late at night.
- Often appears in flashes or when the door is opened suddenly.
Appearance
- A large disembodied human face, with exaggerated or unsettling features.
- Its expression may be blank, grinning, or contorted in anger.
- Appears out of nowhere, taking up the whole doorway.
Behavior & Myths
- Causes fear, paralysis, or unconsciousness in those who encounter it.
- May be a form of ghost or manifestation of spiritual energy.
- Appears only briefly, leaving people shaken and confused.
Symbolism
- Represents fear of the unknown or invasion of personal space.
- Can be seen as a warning or omen.
- Also used as a ghost-story motif in kabuki and literature.
