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遊び道具 (asobidougu) Japanese meaning: toy | Kotomora

遊あそび道どう具ぐ

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Meanings

1

General term for objects used in play, from children's toys to recreational equipment.

子こ供どもたちは遊あそび道どう具ぐを片かた付づけ

た

。

The children put away their toys.

この公こう園えんには遊あそび道どう具ぐがたくさんある。

There are many playthings in this park.

Kanji

遊play
道road-way, street, district
具tool, utensil, means

Related words

おもちゃN4
遊び道具 is a broader term covering anything used for play, including playground equipment, while おもちゃ specifically means a manufactured toy.

Built from

遊あそぶ+道どう具ぐ

Etymology

Compound of 遊び (play) and 道具 (tool, implement).