幻術
genjutsu
genjutsu is the Japanese term for a technique used to create illusions and manipulate a target's senses.
The term is most commonly encountered in the context of Japanese pop culture, such as anime and manga, to describe supernatural illusion-based abilities.
How do you pronounce it?
genjutsu
Did you know?
- In Buddhist terminology, the character 幻 is used to describe the illusory nature of reality, where 'illusion' is viewed as a fundamental truth of existence rather than a deceptive trick.
- In Japanese folklore, kitsune or foxes are believed to use a natural form of genjutsu to trick travelers into seeing grand palaces where only ruins exist.
- While popularized by anime, the term 幻術 is a legitimate compound of 幻 meaning 'illusion' and 術 meaning 'art' or 'technique', used in traditional Japanese performing arts and historical accounts of sorcery.
Examples in context
- 彼は幻術を使う。Kare wa genjutsu o tsukau.He uses genjutsu.
- この幻術は非常に強力だ。Kono genjutsu wa hijou ni kyouryoku da.This genjutsu is extremely powerful.
- 幻術にかかったようだ。Genjutsu ni kakatta you da.It looks like they've fallen under a genjutsu.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite anime.
- 陽葵 Himariこのキャラクターは幻術を使えますか？Kono kyarakutā wa genjutsu o tsukaemasu ka?Can this character use illusion techniques?
- 蓮 Renはい、幻術の達人だそうです。Hai, genjutsu no tatsujin da sō desu.Yes, I heard they are a master of illusion techniques.
- 陽葵 Himariすごすぎるし、かっこいいですね。Sugosugiru shi, kakkoii desu ne.That's amazing and so cool.
- 蓮 Ren本当に強いキャラクターだと思います。Hontō ni tsuyoi kyarakutā da to omoimasu.I think they are a truly strong character.
