In the MGE, the Designation "Majin" generally refers to MGs on the far end of the "Girl" spectrum; ie. Nigh-on-Human in appearance. Witches, Kitsune-Tsuki, Kejourou and Dhampirs all fall into this category. The Kanji used can be translated as "Demon, evil spirit, or witch", and when used in conjunction is shortened simply to "Ma". It is in fact the very same "Ma" in "Mamono", KC's choice in word for "Monster". The "mono" character, meanwhile can mean "matter, object, or thing". Dissecting the choice in words, a "Monster" could therefore be described as an "Evil Thing", with the "Thing" essentially being a blank for whatever monstrous trait. Thus you could say that majin-types are called such because they mostly lack that extra "Thing" that sets them apart from humans.
All items (5)