noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
play; fooling around; prank; joke
Refers to playful, silly, or mischievous behavior, often lighthearted but can imply teasing or not being serious. Commonly used as a noun or prenominally.
See also: ふざける
Everyone burst out laughing at his fooling around.
His fooling around went too far and the teacher warned him.
I only said it half in jest, so don't take it seriously.
I said that half as a joke.
I ended up going along with my friend's joking around.
悪戯 emphasizes mischief or pranks that can cause trouble, whereas 巫山戯 is more general lighthearted fooling around.
真剣 describes serious, earnest effort, the opposite attitude to the playful, unserious mood of 巫山戯.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 巫山戯 is rare ateji.
Rare ateji spelling; not recommended for learners.
Derived from the verb ふざける; the kanji 巫山戯 are ateji used phonetically and are rarely seen.