“Amusement” in Japanese
Short answer
Amusement in Japanese is “娯楽” (goraku). Full meaning: amusement, entertainment, recreation, pleasure, pastime, hobby.
Other ways to say “Amusement” in Japanese
慰み
nagusami amusement, diversion (to pass time), pastime, recreation
遊楽
yuuraku amusement
一興
ikkyou amusement, fun, brief entertainment
荒び
susabi amusement, diversion (to pass time), pastime, recreation
アミューズ
amyuuzu amusement
娯遊
goyuu amusement, pleasure, recreation, leisure
座興
zakyou entertainment (at a party), amusement, fun, trick
アミューズメント
amyuuzumento amusement
憂さ晴らし
usabarashi diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement
ご愛嬌
goaikyou entertainment, amusement, fun
楽しみ
tanoshimi enjoyment, pleasure, amusement, delight, joy, fun, diversion, hobby; anticipation, looking forward to, something to look forward to
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