魔王
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Meanings
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king of demons (Buddhism)
In Buddhism, the king of demons who obstructs good deeds; often equated with 天魔 (Tenma).
See also: 天魔
In Buddhism, the demon king is considered a being that obstructs the practitioner's enlightenment.
Usage patterns
- 魔王を倒すto defeat the demon king
The heroes finally defeated the demon king.
- 魔王に仕えるto serve the demon king
Many demons serve the demon king.
- 魔王が復活するfor the demon king to be revived
The seal broke, and the demon king was revived.