JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
魔 — witch
- Reading
- マ
- Meaning
- witch; demon; evil spirit
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
魔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is マ and it means witch; demon; evil spirit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
魔 appears in everyday japanese words such as 悪魔 (devil), 邪魔 (hindrance) and 誤魔化す (to deceive).
Japanese words containing 魔
Frequently asked questions
What does 魔 mean in Japanese?
魔 means witch; demon; evil spirit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 魔 read?
魔 is read マ. Reading it inside real words — 悪魔 and 邪魔 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 魔 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 魔 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 魔 in a word?
A common word containing 魔 is 悪魔 (あくま) — "devil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 魔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 魔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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