トリックスター
torikkusutā
The English word 'trickster' is translated into Japanese as トリックスター (torikkusutā).
The term トリックスター refers to a person or character who plays tricks or pranks on others.
Meaning: one who plays tricks or pranks on others (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
torikkusutā
When do people say it?
The tanuki is a raccoon dog often depicted as a cheeky and mischievous character in Japanese folklore.
Did you know?
- The concept of a trickster is often embodied by the 'kitsune' (fox), which is described as a 化かし屋 or 'one who deceives', a term often used for professional con artists.
- While トリックスター is used in modern contexts like gaming or literature, a traditional Japanese person might instead use the word いたずらっ子, which literally means 'mischievous child'.
- The term トリックスター is almost exclusively relegated to the worlds of subculture, such as anime, manga, and video games, rather than everyday conversation.
Examples in context
- 「いたずら者がトラブルを引き起こしています」The trickster is causing trouble
- 「賢いいたずら者」Clever trickster
- 彼は物語に出てくるトリックスターだ。Kare wa monogatari ni detekuru torikkusutā da.He is a trickster who appears in the story.
- そのトリックスターに騙された。Sono torikkusutā ni damasareta.I was tricked by that trickster.
- トリックスターのような人物が好きだ。Torikkusutā no yōna jinbutsu ga suki da.I like characters who are like a trickster.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a character in a recent movie.
- 陽葵 Himariあのキャラクターはトリックスターだね。Ano kyarakutā wa torikkusutā dane.That character is a trickster, isn't he?
- 蓮 Renうん、本当にいたずら好きだ。Un, hontō ni itazurazuki da.Yeah, he really loves playing pranks.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮くんは、あんなトリックスターはどう思う？Ren-kun wa, anna torikkusutā wa dō omou?Ren, what do you think of such a trickster?
- 蓮 Ren少し油断できないタイプだね。Sukoshi yudan dekinai taipu dane.He's the type you can't let your guard down around.
