Raksasa (English spelling)

Japanese: Rākṣasa（英語表記）Raksasa

…In addition to these, there are eight groups of beings that are subordinate to the Four Heavenly Kings: (1) Qandharva, (2) Vishajya (Piśāca), (3) Kumbhaṇḍa (Kumbhāṇḍa), (4) Preta (Heireita), (5) Dragon, (6) Pūtanā (Pūtanā), (7) Yaksha, and (8) Rākṣasa. Of these, (2) and (8) are types of cannibals. …

From 【Rakshasa】

...A demon in Hindu mythology. A transliteration of the Sanskrit rakṣas or rākṣasa. The latter is derived from the former.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Rākṣasa" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…またこれとは別に，四天王の配下とされる八部衆がある。(1)乾闥婆，(2)毘舎闍（ぴしやじや）(ピシャーチャPiśāca)，(3)鳩槃荼（くはんだ）(クンバーンダKumbhāṇḍa)，(4)薛茘多（へいれいた）(プレータPreta)，(5)竜，(6)富単那（ふたんな）(プータナーPūtanā)，(7)夜叉，(8)羅刹(ラークシャサRākṣasa)。このうち(2)と(8)は食人鬼の一種。…