戯
たわむ.れる
tawamureru
JLPT N115 strokesKanjiLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
戯 is the kanji for "Play". The most common reading is たわむ.れる (tawamureru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Play
Also : Frolic · Sport
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Readings
kunたわむ.れる/ tawamurerukunざ.れる/ zarerukunじゃ.れる/ jareruonぎ/ gionげ/ ge
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
虚戈
Example Sentences
戯曲の演出が成功を収めた。
ぎきょくのえんしゅつがせいこうをおさめた。
The stage direction of the play was a success.
子供たちは庭で戯れている。
こどもたちはにわでたわむれている。
The children are frolicking in the garden.
Vocabulary using 戯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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