暇つぶし
Reading: ひまつぶし
Meaning: killing time, pastime, way to pass time
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Example Sentence
Reading is a good way to kill time.
Usage Notes
Compound of 暇 (free time) and つぶし (crushing/killing). Refers to activities done to occupy free time.
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