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野遊び (のあそび) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

野の遊あそび

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Meanings

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noun

outing; picnic; excursion

Refers to a leisurely trip to the countryside or a natural area, often involving a meal outdoors.

週しゅう末まつに家か族ぞくで野の遊あそびに出でかけた。
We went on a family outing to the countryside over the weekend.
子こ供どもたちは野の遊あそびでお弁べん当とうを食たべるのを楽たのしみにして

Kanji

野plains, field, rustic
遊play

Similar words

ピクニック
A loanword for 'picnic', often used in modern contexts, while 野遊び has a more traditional, rustic feel.
遠えん足そく
Typically refers to a school excursion or field trip, whereas 野遊び is a more casual, family-oriented outing.

Etymology

Compound of 野 (の, 'field, countryside') and 遊び (あそび, 'play, recreation'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has long been used for outdoor leisure activities.

いる

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The children are looking forward to eating their packed lunches on the picnic.