Yasha

Japanese Romaji

Note: The factual accuracy of this article is disputed

Noun

Yasha (夜叉; from Sanskrit yaksha) in Japan is a devil demon. It was originally a goblin in Indian mythology and later was incorporated into Buddhism, with which it was introduced in Japan.

Possible Mix up

Yasha' (夜叉【やしゃ】), because of the commonality of pronunciation, it can also mean Female Demon