Kanji
What does the kanji 魔 mean?
魔 means demon, evil spirit. On'yomi マ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | マ |
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| Strokes | 21 |
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| Main radical | 鬼 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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魔On'yomi マ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework21 strokes
demon, evil spirit
Memory hook
The demon (鬼) lurking under the roof (广) among the hemp (麻) until it turns evil — DEVIL, DEMON.
Stroke order · 21 strokes
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Common words
- 悪魔あくまdevil, demon
- 邪魔じゃまobstruction, nuisance, being in the way
- お邪魔しますおじゃましますexcuse me for intruding (said when entering someone's home)