noun
sorcerer; genie; human with supernatural powers
Refers to a human who has acquired magical or demonic powers, often through a pact or transformation. Common in fantasy and manga contexts.
その魔人は、契約によって強大な力を手に入れた。
That sorcerer gained immense power through a contract.
ランプから現れた魔人は、三つの願いを叶えてくれた。
The genie that appeared from the lamp granted three wishes.
Compound of 魔 (ma, 'demon, magic') and 人 (jin, 'person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is primarily used in modern fantasy and fiction.