“Plaything” in Japanese
Short answer
Plaything in Japanese is “慰み者” (nagusamimono). Full meaning: (person treated as a) plaything.
Other ways to say “Plaything” in Japanese
手遊び
tesusabi plaything, playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
弄び物
moteasobimono plaything, toy
玩弄物
ganroubutsu plaything, toy
遊び道具
asobidougu plaything, toy
玩具
gangu toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
慰み物
nagusamimono (person treated as a) plaything
手遊み
tezusami plaything, playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
手すさび
tesusabi plaything, playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
慰みもの
nagusamimono (person treated as a) plaything
手あそび
teasobi plaything, playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
なぐさみ者
nagusamimono (person treated as a) plaything
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