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English to Japanese Dictionary

toy Meaning in Japanese (toy 英語 意味)

nounおもちゃ
verbもてあそぶ
おもちゃ in English:toy
IPA:o̞mo̞t͡ɕa̠
Quick Answer • 要約

toy の日本語の意味は「おもちゃ, もてあそぶ」です。 (子供やペットが遊びのために使う、しばしば実物のミニチュアである、娯楽用の品物。)

Definitions of Toy

  1. 1
    noun
    おもちゃ

    A toy is an object, often a miniature representation of something, designed for children or pets to play with for amusement.

    子供やペットが遊びのために使う、しばしば実物のミニチュアである、娯楽用の品物。

  2. 2
    verb
    もてあそぶ

    To toy with something means to handle or consider it in a light, casual, or indecisive way, often without serious intent or commitment.

    真剣な意図や決意なしに、何かを軽く、気軽に、または優柔不断な方法で扱ったり、検討したりすること。

Example Sentences

casual

“The child received a new toy for his birthday.”

子供は誕生日に新しいおもちゃをもらった。

casual

“Don't toy with my feelings if you are not serious.”

真剣でないなら、私の気持ちをもてあそばないでください。

casual

“She used to toy with the idea of moving abroad.”

彼女は以前、海外移住という考えをもてあそんでいた。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

playthinggamebauble

Inflected Word Forms

past tensetoyed
present participletoying
pluraltoys
adjectivetoy-like

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

toy with the ideaexpression

To consider an idea or plan without seriously committing to it.

toy soldiercollocation

A small model of a soldier, used as a child's toy.