noun
make-believe play; pretend play
Refers to children's role-playing games where they imitate real-life situations or stories, such as playing house or shop.
子供たちはごっこ遊びでお店屋さんごっこをしている。
The children are playing shop in their make-believe game.
ごっこ遊びは想像力を育てる
Pretend play helps develop imagination.