N2
たわむれる (tawamureru)
戯れる
to play, to frolic, to trifle with, to flirt
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies playful interaction, often lighthearted, sometimes with an element of teasing or flirting. Can be used for children, animals, or even adults in a lighthearted way.
📝 Example Sentences
公園で子どもたちが子犬と戯れている。
Children are playing with a puppy in the park.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "戯れる"!
猫がひらひら舞う蝶と_______て遊んでいる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「蝶と遊んでいる」という文脈から、じゃれ合うような「戯れる」が適切です。
English: From the context 'playing with a butterfly,' 「戯れる」 (to play/frolic) is appropriate.
English: From the context 'playing with a butterfly,' 「戯れる」 (to play/frolic) is appropriate.
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