Welcome to the Nihongo Lesson feature. We strive to give you useful manga-based Japanese language tips and maybe even a glimpse into the translation process. This week’s lesson will focus on some magical terms recently featured in Black Clover. Fans of this series are in for a treat as Asta and friends will grace the cover of Shonen Jump for back-to-back issues!

MAJO NO MORI (まじょのもり)

MAJO NO MORI means “forest of witches” or “the witch’s forest.” The MAJO NO MORI in Black Clover is one of the coolest locations we’ve seen in the series. It’s a fully fleshed-out world that anyone would want to live in. Too bad only witches are allowed…

MAHOU NO ISHI (まほうのいし)

MAHOU NO ISHI means “magic stones.” In Black Clover, the MAHOU NO ISHI have been one of the greatest drivers of the plot. The Eye of the Midnight Sun are working really hard to find all the MAHOU NO ISHI to complete some kind of nefarious plot. Luckily, Asta and the other members of the Black Bulls seem to always be in the right place at the right time to stop them. But this attack on MAJO NO MORI also includes powerful mages from the Diamond Kingdom. Get ready for some major magic mayhem!

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