1.
killing time; pastime
The act of doing something to pass idle time, or an activity done for that purpose. Can have a slightly casual or self-deprecating nuance.
Usage
A common casual expression. Can be used both as a noun (暇つぶしにする = to do something to kill time) and as a descriptive phrase. The kanji form 暇潰し also exists but is less common.
Common collocations
- 暇つぶしに〜する (to do ~ to kill time)
- いい暇つぶしになる (to be a good way to kill time)
- 暇つぶしの方法 (ways to pass the time)