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[()·ほう()]
mahou
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 魔法

noun, no adjective
  1. magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell

Definition and Synonyms for 魔法

Wizardry exceptional creative ability
Synonyms: 天才, 魔法
Thaumaturgy any art that invokes supernatural powers
Synonyms: すべ, まじない, まじなう, マジック, 呪い, 呪う, 呪法, 呪術, 妖術, 幻術, 方術, 法術, 神通力, , 魔法, 魔術
Sorcery the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
Synonyms: 呪術, 巫女寄せ, 巫術, 魔法, 魔術
Witchcraft the art of sorcery
Synonyms: 巫術, 魔力, 魔法, 魔術
Charm a verbal formula believed to have magical force
Synonyms: まじない, まじなう, , 呪い, 呪う, 呪り, 呪文, 陀羅尼, 魔法

Meanings for each kanji in 魔法

» witch; demon; evil spirit
» method; law; rule; principle; model; system

Categories 魔法 is a member of

Creativity the ability to create
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Supernaturalism a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
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Thaumaturgy any art that invokes supernatural powers
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Sorcery the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
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Spoken Language communication by word of mouth
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Sample Sentences for 魔法

The prince was turned by magic into a frog.
In her right hand was gripped a suspicious looking rod that practically radiated "I'm a magical girl item".
The witch cast a magic spell on the prince and changed him into a frog.
This is not witchcraft.
You must not cast a spell upon someone inside the school.

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#4 Posted by youstolemylife over 7 years ago

魔法瓶 (まほうびん)- Thermos flask.

魔 demon, 法 method, 瓶 bottle

Imagine a Western guy bringing a thermos to ancient Japan. The samurai will say "It's the demon's method to bottle drinks!"

#3 Posted by machigainai over 7 years ago

devil method??

#2 Posted by youstolemylife over 7 years ago

"Devil method"

Cool

#1 Posted by Lexim over 10 years ago


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