“Diversion” in Japanese
Short answer
Diversion in Japanese is “憂さ晴らし” (usabarashi). Full meaning: diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement.
Other ways to say “Diversion” in Japanese
流用
ryuuyou diversion, appropriation (e.g. of funds), misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts), recycling
転用
tenyou diversion, putting something to another use
陽動
youdou diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective), feint
気慰み
kinagusami diversion
気晴らし
kibarashi recreation, diversion, relaxation
気保養
kihoyou diversion, change of pace
回り道
mawarimichi detour, circuitous route, diversion
転換
tenkan conversion, diversion, changeover, commutation, switchover
迂路
uro detour, diversion
慰み
nagusami amusement, diversion (to pass time), pastime, recreation
気散じ
kisanji recreation, diversion, relaxation
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