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.
That forest has been called a demon-infested place since ancient times, and no one went near it.
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.
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.