N2
もてあそぶ (moteasobu)
弄ぶ
to play with; to trifle with; to toy with; to make fun of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often implies playing with something in a casual or careless manner, or toying with someone's feelings/emotions, or abusing power. Can have a negative connotation. (物事をいい加減に扱う、人の感情や権力などを私利私欲のために利用する、といった否定的な意味合いで使われることが多いです。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は人の気持ちを弄ぶようなことはしない。
He wouldn't play with people's feelings.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "弄ぶ"!
猫が毛糸玉を_______いる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 手で触れて遊ぶ様子を表すのは「弄ぶ」です。
English: 'Moteasobu' describes playing with something by hand.
English: 'Moteasobu' describes playing with something by hand.
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