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VocabJLPT N2

sorcery

Noun

Definitions

1. magic
2. sorcery
3. magic tricks (with large-scale props)
4. Magic (paranormal)

This noun refers to magic or sorcery, particularly the kind involving spells, tricks, or supernatural arts. It is used in fantasy stories, historical contexts, and sometimes to describe impressive illusionist performances.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That new feature — it's like magic!

Sentence 2

Turning a profit at that price would take actual magic!

Sentence 3

My subordinate dreams of ads that sell like magic.

Sentence 4

My boss kept saying, "It's not magic — it's repeatability."

Sentence 5

Management stressed that it was strategy, not magic.