魔
ま
ma
JLPT N121 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
魔 is the kanji for "Demon". A common reading is ま (ma). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Demon
Also : Witch · Evil spirit
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Readings
onま/ ma
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
21 strokes
Radicals
麻鬼
Example Sentences
魔法使いが現れた。
まほうつかいがあらわれた。
A wizard appeared.
魔女の呪いは解けない。
まじょののろいはとけない。
The witch's curse cannot be lifted.
Vocabulary using 魔
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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