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魔
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Japanese mythology
yōkai appearing as a beautiful woman who seduces men leading them to ruin and ultimately death
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Work of art, literature, music, etc. name
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989 animated film) (abbr)
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to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation
Examples
彼はそれを見るとふと魔がさして盗んだ。
The sight tempted him to steal.
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Historical term
witch hunt (persecution of people accused of witchcraft)
Examples
我こそ魔女がりの大将。
I'm the witchfinder general.
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witch hunt (persecution of people considered a danger to society)
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deliberate hindrance; obstruction
Examples
仕事の邪魔立てされては黙っておれない。
I cannot endure being disturbed in my work.
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Idiomatic expression
to be extremely sleepy; to be at the brink of falling asleep
