noun
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.
その森は古くから魔境と呼ばれ、誰も近づかなかった。
That forest has been called a demon-infested place since ancient times, and no one went near it.
noun
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.
廃墟となった遊園地は、まるで魔境のような雰囲気だった。
The abandoned amusement park had an atmosphere just like an ominous, mysterious place.
noun
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.
その歓楽街は、かつて犯罪の魔境として知られていた。
That entertainment district was once known as a den of iniquity.