noun
General term for a malevolent supernatural being; also used figuratively for a cruel or wicked person.
彼は悪魔のように冷酷だ。
He is as ruthless as a devil.
そのゲームには強力な
A powerful demon appears in that game.
noun
Specifically the Devil in Christian contexts; often used with the definite article in English.
See also: サタン
キリスト教では、悪魔は神に敵対する存在とされる。
In Christianity, the Devil is considered an adversary of God.
noun
Māra; evil forces hindering enlightenment
Buddhist term for the demonic forces or temptations that obstruct spiritual progress.
仏教では、修行者の悟りを妨げるものを悪魔と呼ぶことがある。
In Buddhism, things that hinder a practitioner's enlightenment are sometimes called Māra.