No. 2,824 in Japanese
魔
"魔" means "demon," "evil spirit," or "witchcraft" in English.
In a sentence
その魔法使いは謎めいていました。
The wizard was enigmatic.
The character '魔' is used as part of the word '魔法使い', meaning 'wizard', associated with magical powers or supernatural abilities.
彼には成功への魔力がありました。
He possessed a magical charm for success.
Here, '魔力' highlights the mystical or compelling power, suggesting an extraordinary influence linked to the character '魔'.
森の中で魔の刻を迎えた。
They encountered the witching hour in the forest.
In this context, '魔の刻' incorporates '魔' to indicate an ominous or supernatural moment, referencing folklore and traditional beliefs.
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