Japanese word

レジャー

Pronunciation

Romajirejā

Meaning

  • nounleisure

Example

家族とレジャーを楽しみます。ka zoku to re jā o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy leisure activities with my family.

Illustration for レジャー (leisure)

More examples

旅行だけでなく、日帰りのレジャーも人気があります。ryo kō da ke de na ku hi gae ri no re jā mo nin ki ga a ri ma su

In addition to travel, day trips for leisure are also popular.

Core concept

Describes the free time and recreation that exist outside work, study, and other required duties.

Common phrases

  • レジャー施設re jā shi setsu

    leisure facilities

  • レジャー活動re jā katsu dō

    leisure activities

  • レジャー産業re jā san gyō

    leisure industry

Similar words

余暇yoka: The part of the day or week not occupied by necessary duties.
娯楽goraku: Entertainment or an activity pursued for amusement.
行楽kōraku: A recreational trip or outing made for enjoyment.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や学業などの義務から解放された自由な時間や、そこで行う娯楽。shi goto ya gaku gyō na do no gi mu ka ra kai hō sa re ta ji yū na ji kan ya so ko de okona u go raku

Word origin

レジャー (rejā) was borrowed from English leisure; English leisure developed from Old French leisir, ultimately based on Latin licere, "to be permitted".

Usage tips

  • The phrase "leisure time" is common in English, while "leisure" alone can also refer to the general state of having time free from duties.

Opposites

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