noun
General term for a deceptive act, scheme, or clever technique, often used in magic, sports, or everyday situations.
彼は手品で観客を驚かせるトリックを使った。
He used a trick in his magic show that surprised the audience.
そのトリックは簡単に見破られた。
The trick was easily seen through.
noun
plot device; mystery trope
Specifically refers to a narrative trick or device in mystery fiction, such as a locked-room setup or an unreliable narrator.
このミステリー小説のトリックはよくできている。
The trick in this mystery novel is well-crafted.