玩具(がんぐ)

がんぐ
noun
toy; plaything
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See also: おもちゃ (toy (everyday word))
1. toy; plaything
A formal or literary word for a toy or plaything. The on'yomi reading がんぐ is used in formal contexts such as industry terminology and regulations, while the kun'yomi reading おもちゃ is used in everyday speech.
玩具(がんぐ)売(う)り場(ば)はどこですか。
Where is the toy department?
この玩具(がんぐ)は安全(あんぜん)基準(きじゅん)を満(み)たしている。
This toy meets safety standards.
玩具(がんぐ)業界(ぎょうかい)では毎年(まいとし)新(あたら)しい商品(しょうひん)が開発(かいはつ)されている。
New products are developed every year in the toy industry.

Usage

The on'yomi reading がんぐ is used in formal, written, or industry contexts. In everyday conversation, おもちゃ is far more common. You will encounter がんぐ in news articles, product regulations, and industry reports.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • おもちゃ: the everyday word for toy — same kanji 玩具(がんぐ) but read with kun'yomi
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