からくり

noun

mechanism; machinery; contrivance; device

Refers to a mechanical device, often with a sense of clever or intricate design. Can be used for physical machines or abstract systems.

• この時計とけいのからくりはとても精せい巧こうだ。

  The mechanism of this clock is very intricate.

• 彼かれはからくりおもちゃを集あつめている。

  He collects mechanical toys.

noun

trick; dodge; scheme

Used for a clever trick, scheme, or behind-the-scenes manipulation, often with a negative or suspicious nuance.

• それは彼かれのからくりに違ちがいない。

  That must be his trick.

• 選せん挙きょのからくりを暴あばく。

  Expose the tricks behind the election.

noun

mechanical doll; string puppet

Abbreviation of からくり人形. Refers to traditional Japanese mechanical dolls or puppets. Often used in historical or cultural contexts.

See also: からくり人形

• 祭まつりでからくりが披ひ露ろうされた。

  Mechanical dolls were performed at the festival.