魔まの手て

expression, noun

evil influence; clutches of evil

Figurative expression for a harmful, corrupting force or influence, often personified as reaching out to ensnare someone. Used in contexts like crime, addiction, or moral danger.

See also: 魔手

• 彼かれはギャンブルの魔まの手てに捕つかまった。

  He fell into the clutches of gambling.

• 麻ま薬やくの魔まの手てから若わか者ものを守まもらなければならない。

  We must protect young people from the tentacles of drugs.