The kanji 魅 primarily conveys the meaning of "charm," "attraction," "fascination," or "enchantment." It refers to a quality that draws people in, captivating their attention and interest. It implies something that is alluring, captivating, and able to hold one's attention.

・On-yomi (音読み): ミ (mi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): 魅魅せる (miseru - to charm, to fascinate), 魅魅力 (miryoku - charm, attraction)

⚫︎ 彼女の魅力に惹かれる。 Translation: I am drawn to her charm. ⚫︎ この映画は観客を魅了した。 Translation: This movie captivated the audience. ⚫︎ 魅惑的な音楽。 Translation: Enchanting music.

The kanji 魅 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is a radical called 鬼 (oni), which means "ogre" or "demon." It originally represented a creature or spirit, which in old times were considered to have the power to fascinate or charm people. The right side is 未 (mi), which means "not yet" or "small." The combination of these components suggests something that is both unseen and captivating. The meaning evolved over time to become the modern sense of charm and attraction.