How to say "diversion" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 転換てんかんsuru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb, no-adjectiveCovers diversion as a changeover: switching something from one state, direction or system to another. It is about the change itself, not about entertainment.
- 流用りゅうようnoun, suru verb, transitive verbDiversion of money or resources to a purpose other than the intended one; because it can mean misappropriation, it often carries a suggestion of improper use.
- 転用てんようsuru verb, transitive verb, no-adjectiveCovers diversion as putting something to another use, i.e. repurposing it. The focus is on the thing's new use rather than on any wrongdoing.
- 楽しみたのしみnoun, na-adjectiveDiversion as a pleasure: something one enjoys or looks forward to, such as a hobby or treat. It emphasizes enjoyment itself rather than a change of pace.
- 気晴らしきばらしnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbDiversion in the sense of recreation or relaxation: something you do to take your mind off work or worries and refresh yourself.
For diverting things, 転換 is a changeover or switch, 流用 diverts funds or resources (often improperly), and 転用 puts something to another use; for the 'amusement' sense, 「楽しみ」 is a pleasure and 「気晴らし」 a relaxing break.
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Japanese equivalents
- 転換てんかんconversion
- 流用りゅうようdiversion (e.g. of funds)
- 転用てんようdiversion
- 楽しみたのしみenjoyment
- 気晴らしきばらしrecreation
- 回り道まわりみちdetour
- すさびamusement
- 慰めなぐさめcomfort
- 陽動ようどうdiversion
- 憂さ晴らしうさばらしdiversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.)
- 手遊びてすさびdiversion
- 気保養きほようdiversion
- 気慰みきなぐさみdiversion
- 慰みなぐさみamusement
- 迂路うろdetour
- 手慰みてなぐさみfingering an object (in killing time)
- 気散じきさんじrecreation
- 心やりこころやりthoughtfulness
- 迂回路うかいろdetour
- 遊び事あそびごとgame
- お楽しみおたのしみenjoyment
- 遊びあそびpleasure
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