VocabJLPT N1
sorcery
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. magic
  2. 2. sorcery
Refers to the art or practice of sorcery, magic spells, or witchcraft, often with a mysterious or sinister connotation. It appears frequently in fantasy stories, anime, and manga involving magic and supernatural powers.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

HR was at a loss — apparently there's an employee who believes in sorcery.

Sentence 2

Somewhere nearby, a child was making a fuss about "hearing sorcery chants."

Sentence 3

The reporting team announced they would "investigate the reality of sorcery."

Sentence 4

I felt like I sensed sorcery in that moment — it sent a chill down my spine!

Sentence 5

Relying on magic to make a project succeed — come on, that's just embarrassing.