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magic in Japanese

magic in Japanese is マジック, 魔術, 魔法 — magic means the use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.

magic in Japanese

マジック
adj
Pronounced: majikku
魔術
noun
Pronounced: majutsu
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
魔法
noun
Pronounced: mahō
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
マジック
noun
Pronounced: majikku
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
手品
noun
Pronounced: tejina
(entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.

What does "magic" mean?

  1. noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
    "In the story, the young sorceress learns magic from an ancient scroll."
  2. noun The performance of tricks and illusions designed to look supernatural, done for entertainment.
    "The children were delighted by the magic show at the birthday party."
  3. noun A remarkable, almost inexplicable quality that makes something work brilliantly or feel special.
    "There's a certain magic to live theatre that film can never quite capture."
  4. adj Wonderful or excellent; producing extraordinary results.
    "That was a magic performance from the whole team tonight."

magic in a sentence

  • In the story, the young sorceress learns magic from an ancient scroll.
  • Villagers still whispered that the old healer used magic to cure the sick.
  • The children were delighted by the magic show at the birthday party.
  • There's a certain magic to live theatre that film can never quite capture.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "magic" in Japanese?

"magic" in Japanese is マジック, 魔術, 魔法. magic means: The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.

How do you pronounce マジック?

"magic" in Japanese is マジック, pronounced "majikku".

How do you use "magic" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, the young sorceress learns magic from an ancient scroll." In Japanese, "magic" is マジック, 魔術, 魔法.

Are there other ways to say "magic" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "magic": マジック, 魔術, 魔法, 手品.

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