noun
General term for a toy or plaything. Often used in formal or written contexts; in everyday speech, おもちゃ is more common.
See also: おもちゃ
子供たちは新しい玩具で遊んでいる。
The children are playing with new toys.
この店では伝統的な玩具を販売しています。
This shop sells traditional toys.
More common and casual word for 'toy'. 玩具 is more formal or written.
Compound of 玩 (play with, trifle with) and 具 (tool, implement). The kanji literally mean 'play tool'.