ゲーム

英語の 'game' からの借用語

NOUN (1)

[/ɡeːmu/^ja-JP]

game literal / play literal / competition formal / concept sentence untranslatable (Some aspects of 'ゲーム' encompass cultural nuances in gaming that are not fully captured by the English word 'game'.)

Synonyms 遊び general , 競技 formal

Antonyms 仕事

A game or play; an activity engaged in for amusement, recreation, or competition. While often directly translatable to 'game' in English (e.g., video games, sports, board games), the Japanese word ゲーム can encompass a broader cultural nuance related to structured leisure, competitive challenges, or strategic engagements, sometimes extending to activities not strictly considered 'games' in a Western context but rather forms of focused, goal-oriented 'play' or 'competition'. It can refer to both the activity itself and a specific instance or match of that activity.

私は週末に友達とビデオゲームをします。 — I play video games with my friends on weekends.
昨日のサッカーのゲームは白熱しました。 — Yesterday's soccer game was intense.
ボードゲームは家族で楽しむのに最適です。 — Board games are perfect for family enjoyment.