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killing time, pastime
The act of doing something to pass free time, or the activity used for that purpose.
暇潰しにゲームをする。
I play games to kill time.
何か暇潰しになるものはない？
Is there anything to pass the time with?
電車を待つ間の暇潰しに本を読んでいた。
I was reading a book to pass the time while waiting for the train.
WRITING:
Also written as 暇つぶし in mixed script.
USAGE:
Often used with に to indicate purpose: 暇潰しに〜する (to do something to kill time). Can carry a slightly dismissive nuance, suggesting the activity isn't particularly important.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 暇潰しに〜する: to do something to kill time
- 暇潰しになる: to serve as a pastime
- いい暇潰し: a good way to kill time