“Nightmare” in Japanese
Short answer
Nightmare in Japanese is “悪夢” (akumu). Full meaning: nightmare, bad dream.
Other ways to say “Nightmare” in Japanese
夢魔
muma nightmare; incubus, succubus, demon appearing in a dream
あくむ
akumu nightmare, bad dream
ナイトメア
naitomea nightmare
地獄
jigoku hell realm, Naraka; Hell; hell, misery, nightmare, inferno
じごく
jigoku hell realm, Naraka; Hell; hell, misery, nightmare, inferno
ジゴク
jigoku hell realm, Naraka; Hell; hell, misery, nightmare, inferno
地ごく
jigoku hell realm, Naraka; Hell; hell, misery, nightmare, inferno
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