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What is the Kanji for 'Witch' and 'Demon'? | 魔

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Witch' and 'Demon' is 魔.

    kanji

    魔

    Meaning

    Witch, Demon

    Reading

    onyomiま

    ma

    Parts

    鬼Demon, Ogre 麻Hemp, Numb

    Example Word

    邪魔: hindrance or intrusion. The Japanese adjectival noun '邪魔 (じゃま)' primarily means 'hindrance' or 'intrusion'. It is used to describe something or someone that obstructs, interferes, or gets in the way of an activity or situation. For example: Sorry for being a hindrance「邪魔してすみません」(じゃましてすみません). Don't disturb me now「今邪魔しないで」(いまじゃましないで). The word can also be used to describe physical obstructions, such as objects blocking a path, or metaphorical ones, like distractions. It is commonly used in polite expressions to apologize for interrupting or inconveniencing someone.

    Radical

    鬼

    Stroke Count

    21

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    691

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 魔

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

    kanji

    鬼

    Meaning

    Demon, Ogre

    kanji

    麻

    Meaning

    Hemp, Numb

Words Using 魔

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    悪魔

    Meaning

    Devil

    word

    魔法

    Meaning

    Magic

    word

    邪魔

    Meaning

    Hindrance, Intrusion

Kanji Related to 魔 Through the Part 鬼

These 4 kanji contain the part 鬼 as well.

    kanji

    魂

    Meaning

    Spirit, Soul

    kanji

    塊

    Meaning

    Lump

    kanji

    魅

    Meaning

    Charm, Alluring

    kanji

    醜

    Meaning

    Ugly

Kanji Related to 魔 Through the Part 麻

These 2 kanji contain the part 麻 as well.

    kanji

    磨

    Meaning

    Polish

    kanji

    摩

    Meaning

    Rub, Chafe

Learn the Kanji 魔

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What does 魔 mean?

魔 means 'Witch' and 'Demon'.

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.

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