demon-infested place; haunted area
Literally a place where demons or evil spirits dwell; often used in fantasy, folklore, or metaphorically for a dangerous, lawless area.
ominous place; mysterious unfrequented area
A place that feels eerie, deserted, or cut off from civilization; may not involve literal demons but carries a sense of dread or isolation.
den of iniquity; hotbed of vice
Figurative use for a place where crime, corruption, or immorality is rampant; often used in journalism or social commentary.
That forest has been called a demon-infested place since ancient times, and no one went near it.
The abandoned amusement park had an atmosphere just like an ominous, mysterious place.
That entertainment district was once known as a den of iniquity.
ominous, mysterious place beyond human habitation
Compound of 魔 (ma, 'demon, evil spirit') and 境 (kyō, 'boundary, area, region'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for naming dangerous or supernatural places.