“Satan” or “Demon” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “魔”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “魔” means “Evil spirit”, “Evil influence” or “An evil supernatural being” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “魔”
Jouyou Kanji “魔” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 21 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ま(ma) |
| ば(ba) | |
| Meanings | Evil spirit, Devil, Things that mislead people and hinder their training |
| Magic, Witchcraft | |
| Things that mislead people and do harm |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “魔”, and their meanings
| 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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