Japanese word

娯楽

Pronunciation

Romajigoraku

Meaning

  • nounentertainment

Example

映画は人気の娯楽です。ei ga wa nin ki no go raku de su

Movies are popular entertainment.

Illustration for 娯楽 (entertainment)

More examples

この施設は学びと娯楽を同時に提供します。ko no shi setsu wa mana bi to go raku o dō ji ni tei kyō shi ma su

This facility provides both learning and entertainment.

Core concept

Covers activities chosen for enjoyment and relaxation rather than for practical necessity.

Common phrases

  • 娯楽を提供するgo raku o tei kyō su ru

    provide entertainment

  • 娯楽を求めるgo raku o moto me ru

    seek entertainment

  • 娯楽を楽しむgo raku o tano shi mu

    enjoy entertainment

Similar words

エンターテインメントentāteinmento: Entertainment presented to an audience through media or live performance.
レクリエーションrekuriēshon: An activity done for enjoyment, relaxation, or refreshment during free time.
遊びasobi: An activity done for enjoyment, often without a serious purpose or practical goal.

Definition in Japanese

人を楽しませ、気晴らしや余暇のために行う活動や、その楽しみ。hito o tano shi ma se ki ba ra shi ya yo ka no ta me ni okona u katsu dō ya so no tano shi mi

Word origin

娯 (go, "amusement") and 楽 (raku, "pleasure") form a Sino-Japanese compound for activities that provide enjoyment.

Usage tips

  • The word 娯楽 (goraku) covers both entertainment that people watch and pastimes in which they actively take part.

Other meanings

  • pastimenoun

Related words

  • 娯楽性gorakuseientertainment valuenoun

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