魔女(まじょ)

まじょ
noun
witch
person
1. witch; sorceress
A woman believed to possess magical powers. Used in fairy tales, fantasy, and historical contexts. Can also refer figuratively to a bewitchingly attractive or intimidating woman.
魔女(まじょ)が呪(のろ)いをかけた。
The witch cast a curse.
魔女(まじょ)の宅急便(たっきゅうびん)はジブリの名作(めいさく)だ。
Kiki's Delivery Service is a Ghibli masterpiece.
ヨーロッパでは中世(ちゅうせい)に多(おお)くの女性(じょせい)が魔女(まじょ)として裁(さば)かれた。
In Europe during the Middle Ages, many women were tried as witches.

Compound of 魔(ま) (demon/evil) + 女(じょ) (woman).

Common collocations

A familiar word to Japanese pop culture fans through anime and manga. In figurative use, may describe a woman who seems mysteriously youthful — 美魔女(びまじょ) (beautiful witch) is a popular term for women who look much younger than their age.

Related Words

Related: 魔法(まほう) (magic, sorcery)
Related: 魔法使(まほうつか)い (wizard, sorcerer)
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