Spell (magical) in Japanese 🇯🇵

じゅもん info.

Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
– Break down the word into its syllables: "ju" and "mon." Think of "ju" as related to "jewel" as many spells are considered valuable or powerful, like a jewel. "Mon" can remind you of "monitor," as spells often need watching over or monitoring.
– Visualize casting a spell as a 'jewel monitor,' which could help you associate the phonetic sounds with the concept of a magical spell.

Explanations:
– じゅもん (jumon) is a Japanese word used to describe a spell or incantation that can produce a magical effect. This term is often found in fantasy literature, games, and traditional folklore where characters cast spells to achieve supernatural outcomes.

Other Words that Mean the Same Thing:
– 魔法 (まほう, mahō): This word broadly means "magic" and is used to describe magical powers or arts, not just spells.
– 呪文 (じゅもん, jumon): Another kanji version of the same word, literally spelling out じゅもん.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
– じゅもん (jumon) does not have significant slang uses beyond its literal meaning. The concept of a "spell" is quite specific, although metaphorically, it might be used in a context where something seems to have a "magical" effect.

Examples of Sentences that Use It:
1. 魔法使いはじゅもんを唱えて、風を操った。
(まほうつかいはじゅもんをとなえて、かぜをあやつった。)
"The magician chanted a spell and controlled the wind."

2. 彼は新しいじゅもんを覚えるのが速い。
(かれはあたらしいじゅもんをおぼえるのがはやい。)
"He learns new spells quickly."

3. このゲームでは、じゅもんを使って敵を倒すことができます。
(このゲームでは、じゅもんをつかっててきをたおすことができます。)
"In this game, you can defeat enemies using spells."

4. 嵐を呼ぶじゅもんを知っている。
(あらしをよぶじゅもんをしっている。)
"I know a spell to summon a storm."

5. おとぎ話では、王子はじゅもんでカエルにされた。
(おとぎばなしでは、おうじはじゅもんでカエルにされた。)
"In fairy tales, the prince was turned into a frog by a spell."

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