トリック
torikku[to̞ɾʲik̚kɯ̟]
The Japanese word for 'trick' is トリック (torikku).
トリック is used to refer to a trick, such as a way to fool someone or cause them to believe something untrue. It is a borrowed word from English used in everyday conversations, often referring to simple or playful tricks.
Meaning: to fool, to cause to believe something untrue (verb)
Which one should you use?
While トリック is used for general or playful tricks, the term 策略 is used to emphasize the strategic aspect of a trick, referring to a well-thought-out plan or scheme.
How do you pronounce it?
torikku
Did you know?
- While トリック describes the act of fooling someone, the word 手品 is used specifically for stage magic and sleight of hand. Literally, 手品 translates to 'hand art'.
- A 'trick question' is often referred to as 引っかけ問題 (hikkakemondai), which literally translates to a 'trap question'.
- In Japanese pop culture and mystery novels, the term トリック is frequently used to describe the 'trick' or mechanism behind a locked-room murder.
Examples in context
- これはトリックじゃない。This is not a trick.Tatoeba #7492731 by Ninja, translation #2548146 by CK
- ずいぶん簡単なトリックだったな。It was a very simple trick.Tatoeba #10996876 by small_snow, translation #10996993 by CK
- 彼女の料理のワザは本当にすごいですねHer cooking skills are really amazing!
- 彼はいつも策略を用いて優位に立ちますHe always uses tricks to gain an advantage.
- 友達に面白いトリックを見せたI showed my friend a funny trick!
- 彼は手品で人々を驚かせるのが得意なんですHe is skilled at astonishing people with magic tricks.
- 彼は手品をするHe does magic tricks
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hiyori and Ren are talking about a magic show.
- 陽葵 Himari今のトリックはどうやったの？ima no torikku wa dou yatta no?How did you do that trick just now?
- 蓮 Ren秘密だよ。教えないよ。himitsu dayo. oshienai yo.It's a secret. I won't tell you.
- 陽葵 Himariもう一度トリックを見せて！mou ichido torikku o misete!Show me the trick one more time!
- 蓮 Renいいよ、よく見ててね。ii yo, yoku mitete ne.Okay, watch closely.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry トリック, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
