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.