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魔ま手しゅ

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しゅ

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Meanings

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noun

evil influence; clutches of evil

Figurative expression for a harmful, corrupting, or malevolent force, often personified as a hand reaching out.

彼かれは悪あくの魔ま手しゅから逃のがれた。
He escaped from the clutches of evil.
その組そ織しきは街まちに魔ま手しゅを伸のばしている。
The organization is extending its evil influence over the town.

Kanji

魔witch, demon, evil spirit
手hand

Similar words

悪あく影えい響きょう
悪影響 is a more neutral, general term for 'bad influence' or 'adverse effect', while 魔手 carries a stronger, more dramatic connotation of a sinister, almost supernatural force.

Etymology

Compound of 魔 (ma, 'demon, evil spirit') and 手 (shu, 'hand'), literally 'demon hand'. The figurative use as 'evil influence' is a natural extension of the image of a demonic hand reaching out to harm or control.