# 魔 devil

麻 (mah jongg / ganja) Same-ON + 鬼 (demon)
★★★☆☆
21 strokes
BETA

## Onyomi

MA |

## Mnemonic

| Devils always beat demons at MA Jongg

## Jukugo

邪魔(じゃま) します | interrupt ★★★★☆ 1/2 KANA 邪 (heresy) + 魔 (devil) = 邪魔 (interrupt) to interrupt. Often heard in the phrase: おじゃまします!('May I come in?') Used with co-workers or friends who are busy. Not used when you go to a store or someone's house.
悪魔(あくま) | devil ★★★☆☆ 悪 (bad) + 魔 (devil) = 悪魔 (devil) I am The Devil, do you understand?!? (used only for the Christian devil, not native Japanese demons,which are 鬼。)
魔法(まほう) | witchcraft ★★★☆☆ 魔 (devil) + 法 (law) = 魔法 (witchcraft ) witchcraft - Applies to anything - flying, shooting lightning, turning dudes into trout.
魔女(まじょ) | witch ★★★☆☆ 魔 (devil) + 女 (woman) = 魔女 (witch)

## Synonyms

magic 魔法 魔術 手品 魔女 魔法使い