Japanese word

レクリエーション

Pronunciation

Romajirekuriēshon

Meaning

nounrecreation

Example

みんなでレクリエーションを楽しみます。mi n na de re ku ri ē sho n o tano shi mi ma su

We enjoy recreational activities together.

More examples

職場の親睦会でレクリエーションを取り入れています。shoku ba no shin boku kai de re ku ri ē sho n o to ri i re te i ma su

Our workplace social gathering includes recreational activities.

Core concept

Recreation is time or activity set apart from duties for enjoyment and renewal.

Common phrases

レクリエーションを楽しむre ku ri ē sho n o tano shi mu
enjoy recreational activities
レクリエーションに参加するre ku ri ē sho n ni san ka su ru
participate in recreational activities
レクリエーションを企画するre ku ri ē sho n o ki kaku su ru
organize recreational activities

Similar words

娯楽goraku: An activity or form of entertainment pursued for pleasure.
遊びasobi: An enjoyable activity done for pleasure rather than work or duty.
気晴らしkibarashi: An activity that provides a break from concerns and refreshes the mind.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や義務から離れ、楽しみや気晴らしのために行う活動。shi goto ya gi mu ka ra hana re tano shi mi ya ki ba ra shi no ta me ni okona u katsu dō

Word origin

The Japanese loanword レクリエーション (rekuriēshon) comes from English recreation, which traces back to Latin recreare, meaning "to restore and refresh".

Usage tips

The phrase recreation center is common in English and names a public place for sports, games, and other leisure activities.