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[て(手)·なぐさ(慰)·み]
tenagusami
noun

English Meaning(s) for 手慰み

noun
  1. fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion
  2. gambling
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Definition and Synonyms for 手慰み

Gambling the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
Synonyms: ギャンブル, 勝負事, 博奕, 博戯, 博打, 手慰み, 手遊び, 手遊び, 賭け, 賭ける, 賭け事, 賭博

Meanings for each kanji in 手慰み

» hand
» consolation; amusement; seduce; cheer; make sport of; comfort; console

Categories 手慰み is a member of

Recreation an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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Vice a specific form of evildoing
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