魔力
Meanings
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magical power; supernatural power; spell; charm
Refers to the power to use magic, or the energy source for spells. Also used figuratively for a compelling, almost supernatural influence or attraction.
The wizard used magical power to start a fire.
Her singing voice has a magical charm that draws people in.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が魔力を使うfor someone to use magical power
The witch used her magical power to cast a curse.
- 〈物〉に魔力が宿るfor magical power to dwell within an object
Ancient magical power dwells within this sword.
- 〈人〉が魔力に取り憑かれるfor someone to be possessed or overtaken by magical power
He was possessed by magical power and his personality changed completely.
- 〈物〉に魔力を感じるto sense a magical, almost supernatural pull from something
I feel a mysterious, almost magical pull from that music.