興きょうずる

zuru verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb

amuse oneself; make merry; have fun

Often used with に or で to indicate the activity or means of amusement. Can be used both intransitively and transitively. The alternative form 興じる is more common in modern Japanese.

See also: 興じる

• 子こ供どもたちはゲームに興きょうじている。

  The children are amusing themselves with games.

• 彼かれは友ゆう人じんと酒さけを飲のみながら興きょうじた。

  He made merry while drinking with his friends.