トリック
Meanings
1
General term for a deceptive act, scheme, or clever technique, often used in magic, sports, or everyday situations.
He used a trick in his magic show that surprised the audience.
The trick was easily seen through.
2
plot device; mystery trope
Specifically refers to a narrative trick or device in mystery fiction, such as a locked-room setup or an unreliable narrator.
The trick in this mystery novel is well-crafted.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がトリックを使うfor someone to use a trick
The magician used a clever trick to surprise the audience.
- トリックにはまるto fall for a trick
He fell right into his enemy's trick.
- トリックを仕掛けるto set up a trick
The culprit set up a perfect trick to deceive the investigators.
- トリックを見破るto see through a trick
The great detective immediately saw through the trick.