ゲーセン
げーせん
noun
game center; arcade
1.
game center; video arcade
An entertainment facility with various arcade games including video games, crane games, rhythm games, and more.
学校帰りにゲーセンに寄った。
I stopped by the arcade on the way home from school.
ゲーセンでクレーンゲームをやった。
I played a crane game at the arcade.
最近、ゲーセンが減ってきている。
Recently, arcades have been decreasing in number.
ETYMOLOGY:
ゲームセンター (game center) の略 - abbreviation of game center
COMMON GAMES:
- クレーンゲーム/UFOキャッチャー (crane/claw machine)
- 音ゲー (rhythm games)
- 格ゲー (fighting games)
- メダルゲーム (medal games)
- プリクラ (photo sticker booths)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese arcades (ゲーセン) are known for having the latest and most advanced arcade games. They remain popular despite the rise of home gaming, particularly for rhythm games and social experiences.
Related Words
Related:
ゲーム (game)