🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

魔法の呪文

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mahō no jumon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Magic Spell/ˈmædʒ.ɪk spɛl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"魔法使いは古い魔法の呪文を唱えた。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A formula or set of words believed to have magical power.

    "The wizard recited an ancient magic spell to summon a storm."
  2. 2

    A charm or incantation used in magical practices.

    "She wrote a magic spell to protect her home from evil spirits."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'magic' derives from the Latin 'magica', which in turn comes from the Greek 'magikē', referring to the art of the magi or wise men. 'Spell' originates from the Old English 'spellian', meaning to speak or tell, reflecting the historical belief that spoken words could invoke supernatural powers.

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