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(がっこう)(がえ)りにゲーセンに()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(さいきん)、ゲーセンが()ってきている。
Recently, arcades have been decreasing in number.

ETYMOLOGY:
ゲームセンター (game center) の(りゃく) - abbreviation of game center

COMMON GAMES:

  • クレーンゲーム/UFOキャッチャー (crane/claw machine)
  • (おと)ゲー (rhythm games)
  • (かく)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.