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kibarashi
noun, suru verb

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kibarashi

English Meaning(s) for 気晴らし

noun, suru verb
  1. recreation; diversion; relaxation

Definition and Synonyms for 気晴らし

Recreation an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Synonyms: あそび, すさび, レクリエーション, シワ伸ばし, 命の洗濯, 娯楽, 御遊, 心やり, 慰み, 慰む, 慰め, 慰める, 憂さ晴らし, 楽しみ, 楽しむ, 気保養, 気慰み, 気散じ, 気晴らし, 荒ぶ, 遊ぶ, 遊び事
Interest a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Synonyms: 娯楽, 慰み, 慰む, 気保養, 気慰み, 気晴らし, 興味, 関心事

Meanings for each kanji in 気晴らし

» spirit; mind; air; atmosphere; mood
» clear up

Categories 気晴らし is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Recreation an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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Sample Sentences for 気晴らし

Playing the piano is her favorite pastime.
My favorite pastime is strolling along the shore.
The princess's taste for pleasures was expanding; and we thought only about how to sprinkle on them new seasonings, so as to give them more spice.
My dad's pastime is skydiving.
Driving is a good holiday pastime.

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