“Will-o'-the-wisp” in Japanese
Short answer
Will-o'-the-wisp in Japanese is “鬼火” (onibi). Full meaning: will-o'-the-wisp, ignis fatuus.
Other ways to say “Will-o'-the-wisp” in Japanese
狐火
kitsunebi pale fiery light seen in fields and mountains at night, will-o'-the-wisp, ignis fatuus, elf-fire, fen-fire
燐火
rinka phosphorous light, ignis fatuus, will-o'-the-wisp
怪火
kaika fire of suspicious origin, suspected arson, mysterious fire; will-o'-the-wisp
火の玉
hinotama fireball, ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp, jack-o'-lantern
きつね火
kitsunebi pale fiery light seen in fields and mountains at night, will-o'-the-wisp, ignis fatuus, elf-fire, fen-fire
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