レクリエーション
also: レクレーション · レクリェーション · リクリエーション · リクリェーション
Meanings
1
recreation; leisure activity
Refers to activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, or refreshment, such as sports, games, or hobbies. Common in compounds like レクリエーション活動.
We enjoyed recreation with the family on the weekend.
We went bowling for the company's recreational event.
2
re-creation; recreation (creating again)
Only with reading リクリエーション
Rare sense meaning the act of creating something again, distinct from leisure. Restricted to the reading リクリエーション.
This project aims at the re-creation of a historic building.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を行うto hold/carry out a recreational activity
We held recreational activities during the company retreat.
- 〈物〉に参加するto take part in a recreational activity
The children took part in the community recreation event.
- 〈物〉を楽しむto enjoy a recreational activity
On our day off, our family enjoyed some recreational activities.