witch in Japanese
witch in Japanese is 魔女, 鬼女 — witch means a person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
witch in Japanese
魔女
Pronounced: majo
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
鬼女
Pronounced: kijo
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.
魔女
Pronounced: majo
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.
What does "witch" mean?
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noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
"In the story, an old witch cursed the village well."
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noun A practitioner of Wicca or a related modern pagan spiritual tradition.
"She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals."
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verb To cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.
"The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival."
witch in a sentence
- In the story, an old witch cursed the village well.
- Children dressed as witches for Halloween.
- She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals.
- The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival.
Similar words in Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
What is "witch" in Japanese?
"witch" in Japanese is 魔女, 鬼女. witch means: A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
How do you pronounce 魔女?
"witch" in Japanese is 魔女, pronounced "majo".
How do you use "witch" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well." In Japanese, "witch" is 魔女, 鬼女.
Are there other ways to say "witch" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "witch": 魔女, 鬼女.
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