not the magical kind

language: ja

definitions

  1. A clarifying remark used to specify that a previously mentioned object, person, or concept lacks supernatural, mystical, or enchanted properties, despite its name or appearance suggesting otherwise.
    ja: 魔法ではない

examples

  1. I have a wand, but not the magical kind—it's just a stick I found in the woods.

    杖を持っていますが、魔法的なものではありません。ただ森で見つけた棒です。