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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 戈freq #1880

frolic, play, sport

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • たわむ.れる
  • ざ.れる
  • じゃ.れる

Mnemonic

The playful geese frolic near the battle flag, gleefully engaging in games and sports, embodying the spirit of joyous competition.

About this kanji

The kanji 戯 primarily represents the idea of frolicking, playing, or engaging in sport. It can be used both as a noun and a verb, often conveying a sense of playful activity. Common compounds include 悪戯 (いたずら), meaning mischief; 戯れ (たわむれ), which translates to playful interaction; and 戯曲 (ぎきょく), referring to a drama or play script. The verb form, 戯れる (たわむれる), means 'to be playful.' One usage note is that while this kanji suggests light-hearted activities, it can also imply a disregard for seriousness when used in certain contexts, so be mindful of how it's applied.

Example sentences

  • 子供たちが戯れて遊ぶ光景。

    The sight of children playing together.

Meanings across languages

English
frolic, play, sport
Tiếng Việt
vui chơi, chơi đùa, thể thao
日本語
戯れる, 遊ぶ, スポーツ
한국어
놀다, 운동
中文
嬉戏, 玩, 运动
id
bermain
th
เล่น
es
juego
fr
jeu
de
Spiel
pt
brincadeira

Common compounds

  • 悪戯いたずらmischief, prank, trick
  • 戯れたわむれplay, sport, fun
  • 戯曲ぎきょくdrama, play, Chinese opera
  • 戯れるたわむれるto be playful, to gambol, to be amused (with something)
  • 巫山戯るふざけるto joke, to jest, to kid
  • 遊戯ゆうぎplay, playing, game
  • 戯画ぎがcaricature, cartoon, comics
  • 演戯えんぎdrama, play

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