also: タネもしかけもない
no tricks or gimmicks; perfectly ordinary
Set phrase used to assert that something is genuine, without hidden mechanisms or deception. Originates from magicians' patter, but now used more broadly for everyday objects or situations.
This mirror is a perfectly ordinary mirror with no tricks.
The magician made the audience laugh by saying, 'There are no tricks or gimmicks.'
Standard kanji spelling for this set phrase.
Katakana spelling of 種, often used for emphasis or in casual contexts.
A set phrase literally meaning 'there is neither seed (trick) nor mechanism.' 種 (tane) here refers to the secret behind a magic trick, and 仕掛け (shikake) means a device or contrivance. The phrase is strongly associated with magic performances.