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Japanese symbol for “malevolent”

Romaji: marefikku
malefic; malevolent (person, force, etc.); malign; evil

In Japanese, malevolent is (marefikku).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. adj-na, n malefic; malevolent (person, force, etc.); malign; evil

See also: Chinese symbol for “malevolent”.

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