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.
この時計のからくりはとても精巧だ。
The mechanism of this clock is very intricate.
彼はからくりおもちゃを集め
He collects mechanical toys.
noun
Used for a clever trick, scheme, or behind-the-scenes manipulation, often with a negative or suspicious nuance.
それは彼のからくりに違いない。
That must be his trick.
選挙のからくりを暴く。
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
祭りでからくりが披露された。
Mechanical dolls were performed at the festival.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used. This kanji is more commonly read きかん (organization, engine).
The origin is uncertain. It may be related to the verb 絡む (karamu, to entwine) and 繰る (kuru, to reel), suggesting something that moves by winding or intertwining. The kanji forms 絡繰り and 絡繰 reflect this possible derivation, but the exact etymology is unclear.