慰なぐさみ

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Meanings

Refers to something done for enjoyment or to pass time, often with a nuance of light distraction or comfort. Can be used in phrases like 慰みに (for fun/as a pastime).

休きゅう日じつは読どく書しょを慰なぐさみにしている。
I read books as a pastime on my days off.
彼かれは慰なぐさみにギターを弾ひく。
He plays the guitar for amusement.

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Kanji

慰consolation, amusement, seduce

Related words

気き晴ばらし
気晴らし emphasizes relief from stress or a change of mood, while 慰み is more about gentle enjoyment or comfort.
娯ご楽らく
娯楽 is a broader term for entertainment or recreation, often used for organized activities, whereas 慰み is more personal and casual.

Word family

慰なぐさみ者もの
plaything; toy; object of amusement
手て慰なぐさみ
fingering an object to kill time; amusing oneself; diversion · gambling
気き慰なぐさみ
diversion; distraction; pastime
慰なぐさみ半はん分ぶん
half in jest; partly for fun; capricious

Etymology

Derived from the verb 慰む (なぐさむ, to be comforted/diverted), with the nominalizing suffix み. The kanji 慰 carries the meaning of consolation or amusement.