魔ま女じょっ子こ

also: まじょこ

Meanings

magical girl; young witch

Refers to a girl with magical powers, typically in anime, manga, or similar media. Often used for characters who transform or use magic, akin to the 'magical girl' genre. Can also simply mean a young witch.

Kanji

魔witch, demon, evil spirit
女woman, female
子child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
娘daughter, girl

Related words

魔ま法ほう少しょう女じょ
魔法少女 is the more standard term for 'magical girl' in anime/manga. 魔女っ子 has a slightly more nostalgic or retro feel, often associated with older series or a cuter, witch-like image.

Built from

魔ま女じょ+っ子こ

Written forms

魔ま女じょっ子こ
Most common kanji spelling for this term.
魔ま女じょっ娘こ
Variant spelling using 娘 (girl/daughter); seen in some media.
魔ま女じょっこ
Kana ending variant; less common but still used.
魔ま女じょ子こ
Rare spelling with a different reading; may be encountered in older or niche works.
まじょこ

Etymology

Compound of 魔女 (majo, 'witch') + っ子 (-kko, diminutive suffix meaning 'child' or 'girl'). The suffix っ子 adds a cute or affectionate nuance, common in terms for young characters.