1.
devil, demon
A supernatural evil being, often associated with temptation and wickedness.
悪魔が出てくる話だ。
It's a story where a devil appears.
悪魔払いの儀式を行う。
To perform an exorcism ritual.
この映画には悪魔が登場する。
A devil appears in this movie.
悪魔の囁きに耳を貸すな。
Don't listen to the devil's whispers.
Figurative expression
悪魔が人間を誘惑する話だ。
It's a story about a devil tempting humans.
悪魔と天使が戦う物語だ。
It's a story where demons and angels fight.
2.
fiend, wicked person
A person who is extremely cruel or wicked.
悪魔のような人だ。
He's a devil of a person.
彼は悪魔のように冷酷だ。
He is as ruthless as a devil.
あの悪魔のような行為は許せない。
Such fiendish behavior is unforgivable.
金のために悪魔になった男だ。
He's a man who became a fiend for money.
彼は悪魔のような笑みを浮かべた。
He wore a devilish smile.
悪魔 refers to evil supernatural beings or figuratively to wicked people.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 悪魔のような (devil-like, fiendish)
- 悪魔に取り憑かれる (possessed by a devil)
- 悪魔払い (exorcism)
RELATED WORDS:
- 鬼: demon, ogre (Japanese folklore)
- 悪魔: devil (Western concept)
- 妖怪: monster, supernatural creature