Word Meaning 四魔

しま shima

四魔 is read as しま (shima) and means the four kinds of demons that make trouble for sentient beings.

Meaning

English

the four kinds of demons that make trouble for sentient beings

Reading

Kana

しま

Romaji

shima

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 26 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper grade Kanken 3級 Rank 103289 Priority Q

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