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| has gloss | eng: Yama-bito (やまびと, "mountain people") are mountain-dwelling human-like beings in Japanese folklore. They appear to be men and women who have reverted or been transformed into an animal- or monster-like state via withdrawal from human society. The most famous yama-bito are the yama-uba (mountain hag) and the yama-otoko (mountain man), but they can be of any sex or age. |
| lexicalization | eng: Yama-bito |
| lexicalization | eng: Yamabito |
| instance of | c/Japanese legendary creatures |
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