This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

魔が差す

Reading

Kana: まがさす
Romaji: magasasu
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Definition

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to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation

Kanji

Reading: 
Meanings: witch, demon, evil spirit
Readings: サ、 さ.す、 さ.し
Meanings: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

Example Sentences

すきを(あた)えると()がさすもの。
➥Opportunity makes a thief.
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(かれ)はそれを()るとふと()がさして(ぬす)んだ。
➥The sight tempted him to steal.
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一瞬(いっしゅん)()()して(ぬす)んでしまった。
➥I must have stolen it when I lost control of myself momentarily.
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