遊戯|ゆうぎyuugi[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Definitions
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbplay; playing; game
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbplay and dance (at a kindergarten or elementary school)usu. お〜
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 遊戯する（ゆうぎする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 遊戯します（ゆうぎします） |
| Negative (nai) | 遊戯しない（ゆうぎしない） |
| polite (masen) | 遊戯しません（ゆうぎしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 遊戯せず・遊戯せぬ（ゆうぎせず・ゆうぎせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 遊戯した（ゆうぎした） |
| polite (mashita) | 遊戯しました（ゆうぎしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 遊戯しなかった（ゆうぎしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 遊戯しませんでした（ゆうぎしませんでした） |
| Te form | 遊戯して（ゆうぎして） |
| Potential | 遊戯できる（ゆうぎできる） |
| Passive | 遊戯される（ゆうぎされる） |
| Causative | 遊戯させる（ゆうぎさせる） |
| Causative passive | 遊戯させられる（ゆうぎさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 遊戯すれば（ゆうぎすれば） |
| tara | 遊戯したら（ゆうぎしたら） |
| Volitional | 遊戯しよう（ゆうぎしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 遊戯しましょう（ゆうぎしましょう） |
| Imperative | 遊戯しろ（ゆうぎしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymプレイNeutralLoanword covering play, how one performs in a match, and musical performances; common in daily use, whereas 「遊戯」 is written or a kindergarten term.
- Synonym遊びあそびNeutralThe most common everyday word for play and amusement; also the mechanical play in a machine. 「遊戯」 is more written and lives in compounds like 「遊戯施設」.
- SynonymゲームNeutralA game with rules, or a match; also the usual word for video games. 「遊戯」 means play in general and is not limited to rule-based games.
- Related遊ぶあそぶNeutralThe verb for playing and having fun; it can also mean idling or indulging in pleasure. 「遊戯」 is a noun with a written flavor.
- Related戯れたわむれWrittenPlay or fun, but also joking or not being serious, as in 「ほんの戯れ」. 「遊戯」 has no such not-serious nuance.
- Related戯れるたわむれるWrittenA verb for frolicking and teasing; it can also mean flirting. Strongly literary, while 「遊戯」 is a general noun.
- Related遊び戯れるあそびたわむれるWrittenTo frolic and romp about to one's heart's content; vivid and descriptive, found mostly in literary writing. 「遊戯」 is a general noun.
- RelatedじゃれあうCasualColloquial: people or small animals romping and tussling together, with a warm, affectionate feel. 「遊戯」 is more general.
- Antonym労働ろうどうNeutralAntonym: physical or mental labor done for a living; it stands opposite 「遊戯」, which is about play.
- Antonym仕事しごとNeutralAntonym: the everyday word for work or a job; it contrasts with 「遊戯」 as work versus play.
For everyday play say 「遊び」 or 「遊ぶ」; for rule-based games, 「ゲーム」. 「遊戯」 itself is written/formal, heard at kindergartens and in compounds like 「遊戯施設」. The 戯れる family and じゃれ合う describe romping; use 労働 or 仕事 for the opposite, work.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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