- devil; demon; fiend
- Satan; the Devilin Christianity and Judaismsee also
- Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenmentBuddhism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- devil; demon; fiend
- Satan; the Devil
- Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
This word is used to refer to malevolent supernatural beings in various mythologies and folklore. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is very evil or wicked.
In a religious context, 悪魔 specifically refers to Satan or the Devil, the ultimate personification of evil.
In Buddhism, 悪魔 (あくま) can represent Māra, the personification of desire and hindrance on the path to enlightenment. It can also refer to evil spirits or negative forces that impede spiritual progress.
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I watched the film named "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" with my girlfriend yesterday. She was very afraid.
“The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie is a real masterpiece of modern literature.