遊あそび心ごころ

also: あそびゴコロ

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

noun

playfulness; playful mood

A lighthearted, fun-loving attitude; often used when someone adds a playful touch to something serious.

彼かれの作さく品ひんには遊あそび心ごころがあふれている。
His works are full of playfulness.
遊あそび心ごころを忘わすれずに仕し事ごとを楽

たの

しもう

。

Let's enjoy work without losing a playful spirit.

2

noun

imaginativeness; creative whimsy

A creative, inventive mindset that brings unexpected ideas or designs; often used in art, design, or problem-solving contexts.

この広こう告こくには遊あそび心ごころがあって、見みていて楽たのしい。
This advertisement has imaginativeness and is fun to look at.

Written forms

遊あそび心ごころUsage95%
Standard kanji spelling.
遊あそびゴコロUsage3%
Katakana ゴコロ gives a stylized or emphatic feel; rare.
遊あそびごころUsage2%
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; softer or more casual feel.
あそび心ごころ
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but seen.
遊あそび心ごころ
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; rare and literary.
あそびゴコロ

Kanji

遊play
心heart, mind, spirit

Similar words

遊あそび
遊び is the general word for 'play' or 'game', while 遊び心 specifically refers to a playful or imaginative mindset.
ユーモア
ユーモア is 'humor' and often involves jokes or wit, whereas 遊び心 is more about a lighthearted, creative approach without necessarily being funny.

Etymology

Compound of 遊び (play) + 心 (heart/mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the sense of a playful or imaginative spirit.