魔術
Meanings
1
Supernatural or occult magic, often in fantasy, occult, or historical contexts. Not typically used for stage magic.
He used magic to defeat his enemies.
That sorcerer wields powerful magic.
2
magic tricks (large-scale)
Refers to stage illusions or grand magic tricks involving large props, as opposed to close-up magic (手品).
He amazed the audience with large-scale magic tricks.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に魔術をかけるto cast a magic spell on someone
The witch cast a spell on the prince.
- 魔術にかかるto fall under a spell
Before he knew it, he had fallen under a spell.
- 魔術を使うto use magic
That old man is said to use strange magic.
- 魔術を披露するto perform a (stage) magic show
A famous magician performed a magic show at the venue.