N1
魔 meaning and readings
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Kanji
魔
N1
- Meaning
- Magic, devil, sorcery, etc.
- Onyomi
- マ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 魔 = 麻 + 鬼。
Story
魔 is analyzed as a combination of 麻 (hemp, hemp, hemp), 鬼 (ghost ears) and denotes Magic, devil, sorcery, etc..
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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