plaything; playing with a toy
Refers to a toy or the act of playing with something in one's hands; often used for simple, handheld amusements.
The child is absorbed in playing with a toy.
A somewhat old-fashioned or euphemistic term for gambling, implying it is a mere pastime.
In the past, many people ruined themselves through gambling.
hand-game; activity using hand gestures
Specifically refers to games or songs involving hand movements, such as clapping games or finger plays, often for children.
I learned a hand-play song at nursery school.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana spelling, sometimes used for clarity or in children's contexts.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 遊び (play). The gambling sense likely developed from the idea of a pastime done with the hands.