noun
General word for play, games, or recreational activity, especially for children.
子供たちは公園で遊びに夢中だ。
The children are absorbed in play at the park.
今日は友
I have plans to play with a friend today.
noun
Refers to leisure activities or hobbies done for enjoyment, not necessarily children's play.
読書は私の一番の遊びです。
Reading is my favorite pastime.
休日は遊びに時間を使いたい。
I want to spend my day off on leisure.
noun
Mechanical term for looseness or free movement in a joint, steering wheel, or other mechanism.
ハンドルの遊びが大きすぎる。
There is too much play in the steering wheel.
noun
Used in arts, performance, or planning to describe room for improvisation or relaxed execution.
この演奏には遊びがあって心地よい。
This performance has a relaxed flexibility that feels good.
スケジュールに少し遊びを持たせる。
Build a little leeway into the schedule.
noun
Abbreviation of 遊び紙; a blank page at the beginning or end of a book.
See also: 遊び紙
この本には遊びが二枚ある。
This book has two flyleaves.