“Magic” in Japanese
Short answer
Magic in Japanese is “魔術” (majutsu). Full meaning: magic, sorcery, witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props).
Other ways to say “Magic” in Japanese
魔法
mahou magic, witchcraft, sorcery, spell
幻術
genjutsu magic, sorcery, wizardry, witchcraft; magic (illusion), conjuring
手品
tejina magic (illusion), conjuring, magic trick, conjuring trick, sleight of hand
呪術
jujutsu magic, sorcery, incantation
奇術
kijutsu magic, conjuring, sleight of hand, legerdemain
妖術
youjutsu (black) magic, witchcraft, sorcery
マジック
majikku magic
魔法的
mahouteki magic
幻妖
genyou confusing people; magic; ghost, monster, etc., the true identity of which is unknown
呪法
juhou esoteric Buddhist ritual where incantations are chanted; magic
まほう
mahou magic, witchcraft, sorcery, spell
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