magic word

IPA(Pronunciation)

in teaching polite behaviour to children broadly

Japanese Meaning

唱えると魔法の効果を発揮するとされる言葉（呪文） / 子供に礼儀正しさを教える際に用いられる、例えば『お願いします』『ありがとう』『こんにちは』などの言葉

He discovered that the magic word unlocked the door to another world.

彼は、その呪文が別の世界への扉を開くことに気づいた。

Sense（1）

Any word that has a magical effect when uttered.

Sense（2）

(in teaching polite behaviour to children) One of the words please, thank you, or hello.

What's the magic word?

Sense（3）

(by extension) Any word that is considered very significant in a certain situation or context.

When someone offers you drugs, the magic word is "no".

Sense（4）

(computing) A string of text having some special function or purpose.

Coordinate term: magic number

magic words

（ plural ）