手品
Meanings
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magic trick; sleight of hand; conjuring
Refers to close-up magic or stage illusions performed as entertainment, not supernatural magic.
He made a handkerchief disappear with a magic trick.
The children were amazed watching the magic tricks.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に手品を見せるto show someone a magic trick
He showed the children a magic trick.
- 手品を披露するto perform a magic trick (for an audience)
I performed a magic trick at the party.
- 手品の種を明かすto reveal the secret behind a magic trick
The magician finally revealed the secret behind the trick.
- 手品を使うto use a trick (also figuratively, to resort to trickery)
He wrapped up the negotiation as if he were using some kind of trick.