(ごらく)

ごらく
noun
entertainment, recreation
1. entertainment, amusement, recreation
Activities done for enjoyment and pleasure.
Movies are a popular form of entertainment.
There are many entertainment facilities.
I only work and have no time for recreation.

娯楽(ごらく) refers to entertainment or recreational activities done for pleasure.

Common collocations:

  • 娯楽(ごらく)施設(しせつ) (entertainment facility)
  • 娯楽(ごらく)産業(さんぎょう) (entertainment industry)
  • 娯楽(ごらく)番組(ばんぐみ) (entertainment program)
  • 娯楽(ごらく)映画(えいが) (entertainment film)

Similar words:

  • エンターテインメント (entertainment - loanword)
  • 趣味(しゅみ) (hobby - more personal)
  • {レジャー} (leisure activities)
  • (あそ)び (play, fun - more casual)