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Kuchisake-onna is a Japanese urban legend centered on a woman whose mouth is cut from ear to ear. In a common version, she approaches a pedestrian, often a child, asks whether she is beautiful, and responds violently to the answer or to an attempt to escape. The story spread through school rumors and mass media in Japan during a major revival in the late 1970s, with details varying by region.
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What is Kuchisake-onna?
Kuchisake-onna is a Japanese urban legend about a woman whose mouth has been cut from ear to ear. In a common version, she approaches a pedestrian, often a child, and asks whether she is beautiful.
What question does Kuchisake-onna ask in the legend?
She commonly asks, "Am I beautiful?" The story becomes dangerous when the person answers, tries to escape, or reacts to her disfigured mouth.
Why is Kuchisake-onna associated with a slit mouth?
The legend centers on a woman whose mouth is cut from ear to ear. Her appearance is revealed after she approaches someone and asks the beauty question.
Who does Kuchisake-onna usually approach?
In a common version, she approaches pedestrians, especially children. The encounter is structured as a frightening question-and-answer story in which both the answer and attempted escape can have violent consequences.
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