Meaning

Primary

Wizard

Alternatives

Witch, Sorcerer

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 魔法 is "magic" so what about someone who uses magic? What are they called? How about a wizard, witch, or sorcerer?

Reading

まほうつかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for 魔法 is what you learned with the kanji. The reading for 使い is the same as 使う.

Context

Context Sentences

約束を守らないと、みんなから相手にされなくなるぞ。いいから、お前が先日会ったっていう、その魔法使いを連れてこいよ!

If you don’t keep your promises people won’t take you seriously, so bring the wizard you said you met the other day!

Kanji Composition