# J-horror

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Japanese horror fiction in film, video games, and other popular culture, typically marked by psychological tension and supernatural elements.

## Etymology
From J- (“Japanese”) + horror.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/j-horror