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