玩具
がんぐ · omocha
Toy
- (person or thing treated as a) plaything
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How it’s used
A neutral everyday noun for children's toys; the figurative 'plaything' sense is literary and rare in speech.
Not to be confused with 遊び (asobi), which means play or a game, not a physical toy.
Example sentences
子供の玩具が床に散らばっている。
The children's toys are scattered on the floor.
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この玩具は電池が必要です。
This toy needs batteries.
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What does 玩具 mean?
Toy. It can also mean: (person or thing treated as a) plaything.
How do you pronounce 玩具?
がんぐ (omocha). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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