JLPT N3 Intermediate
暇つぶし
Killing time or an activity to pass the time.
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暇潰し Kanji version
暇をつぶす verb phrase
Noun, Suru verb (暇つぶしをする)
Killing time" / "Passing the time
Refers to any action taken or object used specifically to occupy oneself during periods of idleness or waiting.
Example
電車 を 待って いる 間 、 スマホ で ゲーム を して 暇つぶし を した 。
I killed time by playing games on my phone while waiting for the train.
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