Definitions

1. noun

In Japanese mythology, a sea nymph or a spirit of the sea, often depicted as a beautiful woman or a mermaid.

“The movie featured a seiren who lured sailors to their doom with her enchanting voice.”

2. noun

A mythical creature, often depicted as a woman or a mermaid, that lures men to their death with enchanting music or voice.

“The legend of the seiren has inspired many artistic works and continues to captivate audiences to this day.”

3. proper noun

A character from the popular video game series ‘Final Fantasy’, a type of magical girl, and a summonable character.

“In the game, the seiren is a powerful magical girl who can be summoned to aid the player in battle.”