1.
nightlife; going out at night for fun; late-night entertainment
Going out to enjoy oneself at night, such as visiting bars, clubs, or entertainment districts. Often implies staying out until late.
夜遊びが好きだ。
I enjoy going out at night.
最近、息子の夜遊びが増えて心配だ。
I'm worried because my son has been going out at night more often lately.
学生時代はよく友達と夜遊びをしていた。
When I was a student, I often went out at night with friends.
USAGE:
Can carry a mildly negative nuance, especially when used by parents or authority figures to describe someone staying out late. Among peers, it is more neutral.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 夜遊びをする (to go out at night)
- 夜遊びが過ぎる (to go out too much at night)
- 夜遊びが好き (to like nightlife)
WORD FORMATION:
夜 (night) + 遊び (play, amusement).