“Playing with words” in Japanese
Short answer
Playing with words in Japanese is “言葉遊び” (kotobaasobi). Full meaning: word game, wordplay, playing with words.
Other ways to say “Playing with words” in Japanese
コトバ遊び
kotobaasobi word game, wordplay, playing with words
ことば遊び
kotobaasobi word game, wordplay, playing with words
ことばあそび
kotobaasobi word game, wordplay, playing with words
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