A square grid of numbers where each row, column, and diagonal sums to the same constant. Used in mathematics and puzzles.
A magic square is an arrangement of numbers where the sums of each row, column, and diagonal are all equal.
He can easily create a 3×3 magic square.
数独 (Sudoku) is a number-placement puzzle, while 魔方陣 is a specific mathematical arrangement with constant sums.
magic square matrix
Standard kanji spelling for 'magic square'.
Irregular kanji usage; sometimes seen in fantasy contexts, but 魔方陣 is the correct mathematical term.
Compound of 魔 (ma, 'magic') + 方陣 (hōjin, 'square formation'). The term is a direct translation of the English 'magic square'.