Kuchisake-onna
right|thumb|280px|A in a scene from Ehon Sayoshigure by Hayami Shungyōsai, 1801 is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryō, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a mask or other item and carries a pair of scissors, a knife, or some other sharp object. She is most often described as a tall woman of about 175–180 cm; however, some people believe she is up to 8 feet tall, having long, straight black hair, white hands, pale skin, and otherwise being considered beautiful (except for her scar).
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- Legend and variations
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- In popular culture
- See also
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right|thumb|280px|A in a scene from Ehon Sayoshigure by Hayami Shungyōsai, 1801 is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryō, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a mask or other item and carries a pair of scissors, a knife, or some other sharp object. She is most often described as a tall woman of about 175–180 cm; however, some people believe she is up to 8 feet tall, having long, straight black hair, white hands, pale skin, and otherwise being considered beautiful (except for her scar).
She has been described as a contemporary yōkai.