VocabJLPT N2
demon
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. demon
  2. 2. devil
A supernatural creature, demon, or monster with evil or mysterious powers. The word often appears in folklore, fantasy stories, and games to describe beings that cause harm or misfortune to people.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

An executive said, "There are demons lurking behind the numbers."

Sentence 2

Is desire really a demon that keeps hungering no matter how much you feed it?

Sentence 3

It's probably just exhaustion making everything look like a demon.

Sentence 4

Expectations can be a demon that traps people.

Sentence 5

On the way back from the convenience store, my shadow stretched out like a monster's hand — freaked me out!