トリックスター

noun

trickster (mythological figure)

Specifically refers to the archetypal trickster character in mythology and folklore, such as Loki or Coyote.

• 北ほく欧おう神しん話わでは、ロキは典てん型けい的てきなトリックスターとして描えがかれている。

  In Norse mythology, Loki is depicted as a typical trickster.

noun

trickster; swindler; fraudster

Used for a person who deceives others for personal gain, similar to a con artist or cheat.

• 彼かれは巧こう妙みょうなトリックスターで、多おおくの人ひとから金かねをだまし取とった。

  He was a cunning trickster who swindled many people out of their money.

noun

trickster; magician; illusionist

Refers to a performer who uses sleight of hand or illusions to entertain, like a stage magician.

• そのトリックスターは観かん客きゃくの目めの前まえでコインを消けしてみせた。

  The trickster made a coin disappear right in front of the audience.