暇潰(ひまつぶ)し

ひまつぶし
noun
killing time, pastime
time-generalleisure
See also: 暇(ひま)つぶし (killing time)
1. killing time, pastime
The act of doing something to pass free time, or the activity used for that purpose.
暇潰(ひまつぶ)しにゲームをする。
I play games to kill time.
何(なに)か暇潰(ひまつぶ)しになるものはない？
Is there anything to pass the time with?
電車(でんしゃ)を待(ま)つ間(あいだ)の暇潰(ひまつぶ)しに本(ほん)を読(よ)んでいた。
I was reading a book to pass the time while waiting for the train.

Writing

Also written as 暇(ひま)つぶし in mixed script.

Usage

Often used with に to indicate purpose: 暇潰(ひまつぶ)しに〜する (to do something to kill time). Can carry a slightly dismissive nuance, suggesting the activity isn't particularly important.

Common collocations

  • 暇潰(ひまつぶ)しに〜する: to do something to kill time
  • 暇潰(ひまつぶ)しになる: to serve as a pastime
  • いい暇潰(ひまつぶ)し: a good way to kill time

Related Words

Compare: 気散(きさん)じ (diversion)
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Added 2026.2.8 14:52 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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