“Pastime” in Japanese
Short answer
Pastime in Japanese is “道楽” (douraku). Full meaning: pastime, hobby, favorite amusement; dissipation, debauchery, loose living, prodigality, indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc., profligacy; form of gagaku performed while marching.
Other ways to say “Pastime” in Japanese
放楽
houraku pleasures of a pious life; entertainment for or dedicated to a deity or Buddha; pastime, entertainment, amusement, pleasure
趣味
shumi hobby, pastime; tastes, preference, liking
遊び事
asobigoto game, pastime, recreation, diversion
慰み
nagusami amusement, diversion (to pass time), pastime, recreation
しゅみ
shumi hobby, pastime; tastes, preference, liking
シュミ
shumi hobby, pastime; tastes, preference, liking
荒び
susabi amusement, diversion (to pass time), pastime, recreation
どうらく
douraku pastime, hobby, favorite amusement; dissipation, debauchery, loose living, prodigality, indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc., profligacy; form of gagaku performed while marching
遊びごと
asobigoto game, pastime, recreation, diversion
娯楽
goraku amusement, entertainment, recreation, pleasure, pastime, hobby
悪戯
itazura mischief, prank, trick, practical joke; mischievous, naughty; pastime, hobby
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