Japanese Jouyou-kanji “魔” means “Evil spirit”, “Evil influence” or “An evil supernatural being” etc.
Words |
Meanings |
魔王(まおう-ma o u) |
① Satan, Devil, Prince of Darkness, ② King of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good |
魔界(まかい-ma ka i) |
Demon world, Devildom, World of spirits |
魔境(まきょう-ma kyo u) |
Place infested with demons, Ominous and terrifying place |
魔窟(まくつ-ma ku tsu) |
① Den of vice, Rogue’s den, ② Brothel, Red-light district |
魔手(ましゅ-ma shu) |
Evil influence, Evil power |
魔術(まじゅつ-ma ju tsu) |
Black magic, Sorcery, Wizardry, Witchcraft |
魔女(まじょ-ma jo) |
Witch |
魔性(ましょう-ma sho u) |
Devilishness, Evil spirit, Diabolic nature |
魔障(ましょう-ma sho u) |
Obstacle to Buddhist practice, Hindrance |
魔神(まじん-ma ji n) |
An evil supernatural being, Chief spirit of evil, Adversary of God, Beelzebub, Prince of darkness, Old nick, Lucifer, The tempter, Devil, Satan |
魔道(まどう-ma do u) |
① Heresy, Evil ways, Path of evil, ② Sorcery, Black magic, ③ Netherworld, World outside the six realms where evil spirits roam |
魔法(まほう-ma ho u) |
Witchcraft, Sorcery, Necromancy, The black art, Magic |
魔法瓶(まほうびん-ma ho u bi n) |
Thermos bottle, Vacuum bottle, Vacuum flask, Insulating flasks |
魔物(まもの-ma mo no) |
Demon, Devil, Evil spirit, Monster, Goblin, Apparition |
魔除け(まよけ-ma yo ke) |
Charm against evil influence, Talisman against evil, Amulet |
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