Japanese

まほう
Meaning: magic; witchcraft; sorcery
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

魔
法

Example sentences

He used magic to fly in the sky.
魔法のように、霧が晴れて街が目の前から消えた。
Like magic, the fog cleared and the city disappeared from before my eyes.
この魔法の杖には、火の属性が付与されている。
This magic wand is imbued with the fire attribute.
その小説は魔法と冒険に満ちたファンタジーの世界を描いている。
The novel depicts a world of fantasy filled with magic and adventure.
伝説の魔導師が強力な魔法を唱えた。
The legendary mage cast a powerful spell.
魔法のランプをこすると、中からジーニーが現れた。
When the magic lamp was rubbed, a genie appeared from inside.
その魔法は人間に長生不死の力を与えると言われている
That magic is said to grant humans the power of immortality.

Usage Notes

Refers to supernatural powers or mysterious arts beyond human capability.

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