魔 | Japanese meaning

魔【ま】

Frequency rank: 242.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

demon; devil; evil spirit; evil influence

noun, used as a suffix

-crazed person; -obsessed person; fiendsee also 覗き魔

Forms

魔【ま】Frequency rank: 242.
まFrequency rank: 704.

Generated definitions (experimental)

demon; devil; evil spirit; evil influence

This meaning refers to a supernatural being that represents malevolence, often found in folklore and mythology. It can denote a variety of entities that are associated with harm or wickedness.

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He seems to be possessed by a demon.

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That city still bears the influence of evil spirits.

crazed person; obsessed person; fiend

In this context, the term describes a person who exhibits extreme behavior, often due to an unhealthy obsession or madness, highlighting their irrationality and the intensity of their fixation.

よう。

He is like a fiend obsessed with his work.

。

That person looks like they are crazed by something.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to use magicようdevilishdemon; monstermagic; sorcerywitchようmagical; enchantingto be possessed by a demonto be afflicted by evildemonic naturesorcery; magic artspower of magicdemon world; underworldcrazed demonto be enchanted by evilsorcerer; magician

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

8 results

1. 。

The sight tempted him to steal.

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2. おおし多し。

Happy events tend to be accompanied by problems.

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3. 。

The stock market is often called a dangerous one.

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4. 。

I must have stolen it when I lost control of myself momentarily.

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5. 。

Opportunity makes a thief.

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6. 、。

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8. 。。

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魔【ま】

Frequency rank: 242.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

demon; devil; evil spirit; evil influence

noun, used as a suffix

-crazed person; -obsessed person; fiendsee also 覗き魔

Forms

魔【ま】Frequency rank: 242.
まFrequency rank: 704.

Generated definitions (experimental)

demon; devil; evil spirit; evil influence

This meaning refers to a supernatural being that represents malevolence, often found in folklore and mythology. It can denote a variety of entities that are associated with harm or wickedness.

。

He seems to be possessed by a demon.

。

That city still bears the influence of evil spirits.

crazed person; obsessed person; fiend

In this context, the term describes a person who exhibits extreme behavior, often due to an unhealthy obsession or madness, highlighting their irrationality and the intensity of their fixation.