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What is the Kanji for 'Charm' and 'Alluring'? | 魅

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Charm' and 'Alluring', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Charm' and 'Alluring' is 魅.

    kanji

    魅

    Meaning

    Charm, Alluring

    Reading

    onyomiみ

    mi

    Parts

    鬼Demon, Ogre 未Not yet

    Example Word

    魅力: charm. The Japanese noun '魅力 (みりょく)' refers to 'charm' or 'attractiveness'. It is used to describe the quality of being appealing or fascinating, whether in a person, object, or situation. For example: Her charm is irresistible「彼女の魅力はたまらない」(かのじょのみりょくはたまらない). This city has a unique charm「この街は独特の魅力がある」(このまちはどくとくのみりょくがある). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as the charm of a story or the attractiveness of a job offer. It is a versatile term often used in both casual and formal settings.

    Radical

    鬼

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1500

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 魅

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    鬼

    Meaning

    Demon, Ogre

    kanji

    未

    Meaning

    Not yet

Words Using 魅

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    魅力

    Meaning

    Charm

Kanji Related to 魅 Through the Part 鬼

These 4 kanji contain the part 鬼 as well.

    kanji

    魂

    Meaning

    Spirit, Soul

    kanji

    塊

    Meaning

    Lump

    kanji

    魔

    Meaning

    Witch, Demon

    kanji

    醜

    Meaning

    Ugly

Kanji Related to 魅 Through the Part 未

These 5 kanji contain the part 未 as well.

    kanji

    業

    Meaning

    Business

    kanji

    昧

    Meaning

    Dark, Foolish

    kanji

    味

    Meaning

    Flavor

    kanji

    妹

    Meaning

    Younger sister

    kanji

    朱

    Meaning

    Vermillion

Learn the Kanji 魅

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 魅 mean?

魅 means 'Charm' and 'Alluring'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.