JLPT N3 Intermediate
魔
Demon, evil spirit, magic, or compulsive obsession
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1 Noun
Demon / Evil Spirit
Refers to a supernatural entity, evil spirit, or abstract force that hinders human intellect or spiritual progress.
Example
彼 は まるで 魔 に 取り憑かれた よう だ 。
He seems as if he's been possessed by a demon.
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2 Suffix
Obsessed Person / Fiend
Indicates a person who performs a specific action compulsively or has an extreme, often negative, mania for something.
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3 Prefix (often as 魔の〜)
Dreadful / Cursed
Describes a time, place, or interval characterized by inexplicable danger, frequent accidents, or a sense of being cursed.
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