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[たわむ()·]
tawamure
noun

English Meaning(s) for 戯れ

noun
  1. play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest; flirtation

Definition and Synonyms for 戯れ

Gambol gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Synonyms: ふざく, ふざけ, プレイ, ふざける, 嬉戯, 弄ぶ, , 戯る, 戯れ, 戯れる, 遊戯
Flirtation playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Synonyms: いちゃつく, コケットリー, , 媚びる, 媚態, 嬌態, 戯る, 戯れ, 戯れる
Laugh a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Synonyms: ギャグ, ジョーク, 冗談, , 戯る, 戯れ, 戯れる, 戯言, 戯言, 戯れ言, 洒落, 洒落, 洒落, 洒落る, おどけ話, 諧謔, 道化, 道化る
Fun verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Synonyms: ふざく, ふざけ, ふざける, 冗談, 戯る, 戯れ, 戯れる

Meanings for each kanji in 戯れ

» frolic; play; sport

Categories 戯れ is a member of

Recreation an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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Gambol gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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Humour a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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