“Devil” in Japanese
Short answer
Devil in Japanese is “悪魔” (akuma). Full meaning: devil, demon, fiend; Satan, the Devil; Māra.
Other ways to say “Devil” in Japanese
邪鬼
jaki devil, imp, evil spirit
魔神
majin devil, evil spirit, genie
デビル
debiru devil, demon; the Devil, Satan
アクマ
akuma devil, demon, fiend; Satan, the Devil; Māra
魔
ma demon, devil, evil spirit, evil influence; -crazed person, -obsessed person, fiend; dreaded, terrible, awful, dreadful
魔物
mamono demon, devil, evil spirit, monster, goblin, apparition
憑き物
tsukimono evil spirit (that possesses someone), demon, devil
悪鬼
akuki evil spirit, demon, devil
惡魔
akuma devil, demon, fiend; Satan, the Devil; Māra
極悪人
gokuakunin utter villain, atrocious fiend, devil
極重悪人
gokujuuakunin utter villain, atrocious fiend, devil
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