How to say 'Devil' in Japanese | 悪魔

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The Japanese word for Devil is 'Akuma', written as 悪魔 in Japanese.'Devil' in hiragana is あくま.

word

悪魔

Meaning

Devil

Reading

あくま

akuma

Kanji

悪Evil 魔Witch, Demon

Explanation

The Japanese noun '悪魔 (あくま)' means 'devil' or 'demon'. It refers to an evil supernatural being, often associated with malevolence, temptation, or destruction in religious or mythological contexts. This word is commonly used in literature, folklore, and religious discussions. For example: The devil tempted him「悪魔が彼を誘惑した」(あくまがかれをゆうわくした). She believes in demons「彼女は悪魔を信じている」(かのじょはあくまをしんじている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone with evil intentions or actions, as in 'He is a devil in disguise'「彼は悪魔のような人だ」(かれはあくまのようなひとだ).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6038

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 悪魔

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

悪

Meaning

Evil

kanji

魔

Meaning

Witch, Demon

Words Related to 悪魔 Through the Kanji 悪

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 悪 as well.

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悪い

Meaning

Bad

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悪

Meaning

Evil

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最悪

Meaning

Worst

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悪用

Meaning

Misuse

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悪女

Meaning

Wicked woman

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悪質

Meaning

Poor quality, Malicious

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悪化

Meaning

Worsening

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意地悪

Meaning

Spite

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悪口

Meaning

Insult

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悪戯

Meaning

Mischief, Prank

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悪賢い

Meaning

Cunning, Crafty

Words Related to 悪魔 Through the Kanji 魔

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 魔 as well.

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邪魔

Meaning

Hindrance, Intrusion

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魔法

Meaning

Magic

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'Akuma' means 'Devil' .

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