娯
recreation, pleasure
Readings
On'yomi
- ゴ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
娯 centers on enjoyable leisure: recreation and pleasure, especially activities that bring delight or amusement.
Most common words using 娯
- 娯楽ごらくN2
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
- 娯楽番組ごらくばんぐみN2
amusement program; amusement programme
- 大衆娯楽たいしゅうごらく
popular entertainment; mass entertainment; public amusement
- 娯楽場ごらくじょう
amusement spot
- 娯楽室ごらくしつ
recreation room
- 娯楽施設ごらくしせつ
amusement facilities; recreational facilities
- 娯楽映画ごらくえいが
entertaining movie; entertaining film
- 娯楽街ごらくがい
amusement quarter; entertainment zone
- 娯楽雑誌ごらくざっし
magazine for amusement; entertainment magazine
- 娯遊ごゆう
amusement; pleasure; recreation; leisure
Study
Etymology
娯 combines 女 (woman) with 呉, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to giving or entertainment. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside 呉, a shape associated with giving or entertainment, suggests a woman enjoying recreation and pleasure.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴ, imagine a woman going to a recreation spot: go -> ゴ, and she finds pleasure there.